Charlotte, NC vs El Centro, 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
El Centro
70
#1141 nationally
El Centro leads in walk score (51 vs 26). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $54,922). El Centro leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | El Centro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 70 (#1141) |
| Population | 897,720 | 43,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $396,150 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $54,922 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 9.0 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+0.9 |
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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C-
70 Score
El Centro, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,150
Population
43,772
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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