Charlotte, NC vs Lackawanna, NY
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
Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $46,869). Lackawanna leads in walk score (39 vs 26). Lackawanna leads in average commute (21.5 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Lackawanna, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 897,720 | 19,593 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $46,869 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 10.8 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.7 |
D+
68.1 Score
Charlotte, NC
Banking capital of the South
Median Home
$397,231
Population
897,720
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
View Charlotte, NC →
—
Score
Lackawanna, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
19,593
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Median Income
$46,869
Northeast
View Lackawanna, NY →
Try a different matchup
Swap Charlotte for: