Brentwood, TN 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.
Brentwood
64.4
#1691 nationally
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Charlotte leads in walk score (26 vs 4). Brentwood leads in median household income ($181,576 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brentwood, TN | Charlotte, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1691) | 68.1 (#1344) |
| Population | 45,265 | 897,720 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,402,029 | $397,231 |
| Median Household Income | $181,576 | $71,659 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 4 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.4 | D+32.9 |
D
64.4 Score
Brentwood, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,402,029
Population
45,265
Crime
Low
Walk Score
4
Southeast
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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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