Charlotte, NC vs Fair Lawn, NJ
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
Fair Lawn
73.1
#784 nationally
Fair Lawn leads in walk score (60 vs 26). Fair Lawn leads in median household income ($141,540 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Fair Lawn, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 73.1 (#784) |
| Population | 897,720 | 35,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $739,017 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $141,540 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 60 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.2 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+3.4 |
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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C
73.1 Score
Fair Lawn, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$739,017
Population
35,564
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Northeast
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