Charlotte, NC vs Niles, IL
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
Niles
74.4
#599 nationally
Niles leads in walk score (65 vs 26). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 115). Niles leads in median household income ($75,783 vs $71,659).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Niles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 74.4 (#599) |
| Population | 897,720 | 29,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $422,795 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $75,783 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 65 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.5 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
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
74.4 Score
Niles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,795
Population
29,513
Crime
Low
Walk Score
65
Midwest
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