Charlotte, NC vs Oakland Park, FL
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
Oakland Park
72.5
#881 nationally
Oakland Park leads in walk score (54 vs 26). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 113). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $64,989).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Oakland Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 72.5 (#881) |
| Population | 897,720 | 44,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $372,417 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $64,989 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.7 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+17.0 |
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-
72.5 Score
Oakland Park, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$372,417
Population
44,105
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
54
Southeast
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