Beaverton, OR 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.
Beaverton
67.3
#1436 nationally
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Beaverton leads in walk score (52 vs 26). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 134). Beaverton leads in median household income ($88,899 vs $71,659).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Charlotte, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1436) | 68.1 (#1344) |
| Population | 96,945 | 897,720 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,947 | $397,231 |
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $71,659 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.3 Score
Beaverton, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,947
Population
96,945
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
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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