Charlotte, NC vs Madison, AL
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
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
Madison leads in median household income ($118,132 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in walk score (26 vs 17). Madison leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Madison, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 76.4 (#352) |
| Population | 897,720 | 60,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $378,797 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $118,132 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 17 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.8 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+43.9 |
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
76.4 Score
Madison, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$378,797
Population
60,854
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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