Charlotte, NC vs Redmond, WA
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
Redmond
67
#1479 nationally
Redmond leads in median household income ($155,287 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 191). Redmond leads in walk score (33 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Redmond, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 67 (#1479) |
| Population | 897,720 | 80,280 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $1,352,192 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $155,287 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.6 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+51.7 |
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+
67 Score
Redmond, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,352,192
Population
80,280
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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