Charlotte, NC vs Denton, TX
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
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Denton leads in walk score (34 vs 26). Denton leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 27.1 min). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Denton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 72.8 (#822) |
| Population | 897,720 | 158,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $350,224 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $71,921 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+13.2 |
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
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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