Charlotte, NC vs Cincinnati, OH
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.
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Cincinnati
72.8
#820 nationally
Cincinnati leads in walk score (50 vs 26). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $46,094). Charlotte leads in school rating (6.5 vs 5.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Cincinnati, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 72.8 (#820) |
| Population | 897,720 | 311,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $251,326 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $46,094 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 50 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+14.9 |
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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C-
72.8 Score
Cincinnati, OH
Queen City charm with renewed energy
Median Home
$251,326
Population
311,097
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Midwest
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