Charlotte, NC vs Grapevine, 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
Grapevine
70.5
#1095 nationally
Grapevine leads in median household income ($107,165 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 123). Grapevine leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Grapevine, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 70.5 (#1095) |
| Population | 897,720 | 50,928 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $554,188 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $107,165 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.9 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+5.1 |
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-
70.5 Score
Grapevine, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$554,188
Population
50,928
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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