Charlotte, NC vs Newburgh, NY
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
Newburgh
64.9
#1668 nationally
Newburgh leads in walk score (67 vs 26). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $48,555). Newburgh leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Newburgh, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 64.9 (#1668) |
| Population | 897,720 | 28,237 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $405,470 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $48,555 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 26.9 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+8.4 |
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
64.9 Score
Newburgh, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$405,470
Population
28,237
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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