Charlotte, NC vs Suffolk, VA
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
Suffolk
66.3
#1564 nationally
Charlotte leads in walk score (26 vs 15). Suffolk leads in median household income ($87,758 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Suffolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 66.3 (#1564) |
| Population | 897,720 | 100,659 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $390,919 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $87,758 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 10.2 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+15.9 |
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
66.3 Score
Suffolk, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$390,919
Population
100,659
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
15
Northeast
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