Charlotte, NC vs East Point, GA
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
East Point
69.4
#1214 nationally
Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $59,602). East Point leads in walk score (31 vs 26). Charlotte leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 30.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | East Point, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 69.4 (#1214) |
| Population | 897,720 | 38,115 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $234,948 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $59,602 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 31 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 33.0 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+44.9 |
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+
69.4 Score
East Point, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$234,948
Population
38,115
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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