Calumet City, IL 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.
Calumet City
78.4
#179 nationally
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Calumet City leads in walk score (55 vs 26). Charlotte leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 34.8 min). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $56,727).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calumet City, IL | Charlotte, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.4 (#179) | 68.1 (#1344) |
| Population | 34,358 | 897,720 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,808 | $397,231 |
| Median Household Income | $56,727 | $71,659 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+32.9 |
C+
78.4 Score
Calumet City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,808
Population
34,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Midwest
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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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