Charlotte, NC vs Deerfield, IL
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
Deerfield
75.8
#414 nationally
Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 146). Deerfield leads in walk score (36 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Deerfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 75.8 (#414) |
| Population | 897,720 | 18,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $662,331 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $185,762 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 0.7 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+20.8 |
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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C
75.8 Score
Deerfield, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,331
Population
18,884
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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