Charlotte, NC vs Liberty, MO
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
Liberty
75.7
#426 nationally
Liberty leads in median household income ($91,512 vs $71,659). Liberty leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 27.1 min). Charlotte leads in walk score (26 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Liberty, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 75.7 (#426) |
| Population | 897,720 | 30,794 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $330,388 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $91,512 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 23 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+5.7 |
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
75.7 Score
Liberty, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,388
Population
30,794
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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