Charlotte, NC vs Garfield, 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
Garfield
69.8
#1167 nationally
Garfield leads in walk score (77 vs 26). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 131). Charlotte leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Garfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 69.8 (#1167) |
| Population | 897,720 | 32,456 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $592,866 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $72,026 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 77 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.5 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 131 |
| 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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D+
69.8 Score
Garfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,866
Population
32,456
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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