Arcadia, CA vs Charlotte, NC
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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 225). Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 26). Arcadia leads in median household income ($108,214 vs $71,659).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Charlotte, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 68.1 (#1344) |
| Population | 54,157 | 897,720 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $397,231 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $71,659 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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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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