Charlotte, NC vs Fairfield, 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
Fairfield
62.9
#1812 nationally
Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 151). Fairfield leads in walk score (37 vs 26). Fairfield leads in median household income ($98,857 vs $71,659).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Fairfield, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 62.9 (#1812) |
| Population | 897,720 | 120,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $605,863 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $98,857 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 13.6 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+23.0 |
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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D-
62.9 Score
Fairfield, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$605,863
Population
120,768
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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