Charlotte, NC vs Kinston, NC
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
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 27.1 min). Kinston leads in walk score (31 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 897,720 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 31 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 26.3 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+6.8 |
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
73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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