Charlotte, NC vs Richardson, TX
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
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Richardson leads in walk score (44 vs 26). Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Richardson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 73 (#801) |
| Population | 897,720 | 117,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $445,040 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $94,362 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.0 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+22.2 |
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
73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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