Charlotte, NC vs Farmers Branch, TX
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
Farmers Branch
74.9
#529 nationally
Farmers Branch leads in walk score (44 vs 26). Farmers Branch leads in median household income ($88,282 vs $71,659). Farmers Branch leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Farmers Branch, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 74.9 (#529) |
| Population | 897,720 | 36,917 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $384,262 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $88,282 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.5 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+22.2 |
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
74.9 Score
Farmers Branch, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$384,262
Population
36,917
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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