Charlotte, NC vs La Mirada, 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
La Mirada
64.7
#1679 nationally
La Mirada leads in walk score (47 vs 26). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 166). La Mirada leads in median household income ($104,130 vs $71,659).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | La Mirada, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 64.7 (#1679) |
| Population | 897,720 | 45,505 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $891,525 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $104,130 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.7 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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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D
64.7 Score
La Mirada, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$891,525
Population
45,505
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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