Charlotte, NC vs Parma Heights, OH
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
Parma Heights
82.7
#21 nationally
Parma Heights leads in walk score (41 vs 26). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $57,197). Parma Heights leads in cost of living index (89 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Parma Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 82.7 (#21) |
| Population | 897,720 | 20,431 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $224,246 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $57,197 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 0.8 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+31.5 |
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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B-
82.7 Score
Parma Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,246
Population
20,431
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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