Charlotte, NC vs Glendale, AZ
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
Glendale
66.3
#1555 nationally
Glendale leads in walk score (40 vs 26). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $66,375). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Glendale, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 66.3 (#1555) |
| Population | 897,720 | 253,855 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $405,789 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $66,375 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 13.4 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+3.5 |
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
66.3 Score
Glendale, AZ
Growing Arizona city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$405,789
Population
253,855
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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