Charlotte, NC vs Republic, MO
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
Republic
74.2
#623 nationally
Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $63,102). Republic leads in cost of living index (90 vs 102). Republic leads in average commute (26 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Republic, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 74.2 (#623) |
| Population | 897,720 | 20,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $271,460 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $63,102 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Republic is missing data for 1 metric that Charlotte has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
74.2 Score
Republic, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,460
Population
20,144
Crime
Low
Median Income
$63,102
Midwest
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