Charlotte, NC vs Pine Bluff, AR
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
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $39,411). Pine Bluff leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 27.1 min). Pine Bluff leads in cost of living index (82 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Pine Bluff, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 77.3 (#259) |
| Population | 897,720 | 39,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $73,267 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $39,411 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 43.3 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+20.1 |
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+
77.3 Score
Pine Bluff, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$73,267
Population
39,123
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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