Charlotte, NC vs McAllen, 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
McAllen
79.3
#134 nationally
McAllen leads in walk score (41 vs 26). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $56,326). McAllen leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | McAllen, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 79.3 (#134) |
| Population | 897,720 | 146,593 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $228,710 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $56,326 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.9 |
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+
79.3 Score
McAllen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$228,710
Population
146,593
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Southwest
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