Charlotte, NC vs Los Banos, CA
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
Los Banos
64.1
#1717 nationally
Charlotte leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 50.4 min). Los Banos leads in walk score (33 vs 26). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Los Banos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 64.1 (#1717) |
| Population | 897,720 | 48,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $463,701 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $76,164 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 50.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.9 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+4.4 |
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
64.1 Score
Los Banos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,701
Population
48,553
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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