Charlotte, NC vs Dolton, 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
Dolton
76.8
#308 nationally
Dolton leads in walk score (50 vs 26). Charlotte leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 37.1 min). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $54,748).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Dolton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 76.8 (#308) |
| Population | 897,720 | 20,410 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $158,114 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $54,748 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 50 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.2 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
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
76.8 Score
Dolton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,114
Population
20,410
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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