Charlotte, NC vs Forest Park, 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
Forest Park
75.4
#461 nationally
Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $63,690). Forest Park leads in cost of living index (91 vs 102). Forest Park leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Forest Park, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 75.4 (#461) |
| Population | 897,720 | 19,839 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $239,236 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $63,690 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.8 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 91 |
| 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
75.4 Score
Forest Park, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,236
Population
19,839
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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