Charlotte, NC vs Lawrence, KS

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

vs

Lawrence

70.4

#1103 nationally

Lawrence leads in walk score (41 vs 26). Lawrence leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 27.1 min). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $59,834).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Charlotte, NC Lawrence, KS
WhereAtHome Score 68.1 (#1344) 70.4 (#1103)
Population 897,720 96,207
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $397,231 $340,158
Median Household Income $71,659 $59,834
Average Commute 27.1 min 19.3 min
Walk Score 26 41
Crime Level Moderate 12.6
School Rating 6.5 N/A
Cost of Living Index 102 99
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+38.0