Charlotte, NC vs Danville, CA
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
Danville
63
#1804 nationally
Danville leads in median household income ($209,518 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 234). Charlotte leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Danville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 63 (#1804) |
| Population | 897,720 | 42,999 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $1,862,772 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $209,518 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 234 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+38.0 |
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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D
63 Score
Danville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,862,772
Population
42,999
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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