Charlotte, NC vs Glenview, IL
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
Glenview
68.7
#1292 nationally
Glenview leads in median household income ($134,910 vs $71,659). Glenview leads in walk score (39 vs 26). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Glenview, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 68.7 (#1292) |
| Population | 897,720 | 46,904 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $697,546 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $134,910 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
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+
68.7 Score
Glenview, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$697,546
Population
46,904
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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