Azusa, 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.
Azusa
64.6
#1682 nationally
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Azusa leads in walk score (58 vs 26). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 145). Azusa leads in median household income ($81,516 vs $71,659).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Azusa, CA | Charlotte, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1682) | 68.1 (#1344) |
| Population | 48,272 | 897,720 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,940 | $397,231 |
| Median Household Income | $81,516 | $71,659 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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64.6 Score
Azusa, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,940
Population
48,272
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
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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