Market Comparison
Atlanta vs Charlotte
Side-by-side investor intelligence — pricing, yield, cash flow, growth, and overall opportunity score.
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Atlanta, GA
Grade C
Median Price
$380,000
Median Rent
$2,100/mo
Charlotte, NC
Grade B
Median Price
$405,000
Median Rent
$2,150/mo
Overall Winner
Charlotte, NC — 8 of 13 metrics
| Metric | Atlanta | Charlotte |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $380,000 | $405,000 |
| Median Rent (monthly) | $2,100 | $2,150 |
| Rental Yield | 6.60% | 6.40% |
| Avg Cap Rate | 6.00% | 5.80% |
| Price-to-Rent Ratio | 15.1 | 15.7 |
| Population Growth | 1.20% | 1.60% |
| Job Growth | 2.40% | 2.80% |
| Vacancy Rate | 6.80% | 5.50% |
| 5-Yr Appreciation | 55% | 64% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.10% | 0.90% |
| Landlord Friendliness | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Opportunity Score | 63/100 | 70/100 |
| Future Outlook | 76/100 | 83/100 |
Atlanta commentary
Atlanta offers some of the best balance between yield and growth in the Southeast. Suburbs north of I-285 historically outperform.
Full Atlanta market →Charlotte commentary
Charlotte balances appreciation and yield. Suburbs like Matthews, Indian Trail, and Concord offer the best risk-adjusted entry.
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