Charlotte, NC vs Richmond, 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

vs

Richmond

60.3

#1940 nationally

Richmond leads in walk score (59 vs 26). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 155). Charlotte leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 34.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Charlotte, NC Richmond, CA
WhereAtHome Score 68.1 (#1344) 60.3 (#1940)
Population 897,720 114,106
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $397,231 $610,065
Median Household Income $71,659 $86,618
Average Commute 27.1 min 34.6 min
Walk Score 26 59
Crime Level Moderate 25.3
School Rating 6.5 N/A
Cost of Living Index 102 155
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+38.0