Austin, TX vs Charlotte, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 26). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Charlotte, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 68.1 (#1344) |
| Population | 967,862 | 897,720 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $397,231 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $71,659 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Moderate |
| School Rating | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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D+
68.1 Score
Charlotte, NC
Banking capital of the South
Median Home
$397,231
Population
897,720
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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