Charlotte, NC vs Kettering, OH
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
Kettering
84
#9 nationally
Kettering leads in walk score (41 vs 26). Kettering leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 27.1 min). Kettering leads in cost of living index (91 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Kettering, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 84 (#9) |
| Population | 897,720 | 56,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $247,857 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $69,818 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.2 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | Even |
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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B
84 Score
Kettering, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$247,857
Population
56,876
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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