Charlotte, NC vs Clovis, CA
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.
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Clovis
68.9
#1270 nationally
Clovis leads in walk score (37 vs 26). Clovis leads in median household income ($98,554 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Clovis, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 68.9 (#1270) |
| Population | 897,720 | 125,826 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $521,300 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $98,554 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.7 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+4.4 |
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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D+
68.9 Score
Clovis, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$521,300
Population
125,826
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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