Charlotte, NC vs Port Hueneme, CA
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
Port Hueneme
64.9
#1670 nationally
Port Hueneme leads in walk score (58 vs 26). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 148). Port Hueneme leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Port Hueneme, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 64.9 (#1670) |
| Population | 897,720 | 21,217 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $632,315 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $71,695 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 14.0 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+15.1 |
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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D
64.9 Score
Port Hueneme, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$632,315
Population
21,217
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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