Charlotte, NC vs Sachse, 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
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Sachse leads in median household income ($127,888 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in walk score (26 vs 18). Charlotte leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 897,720 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 18 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.0 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 114 |
| 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
74.2 Score
Sachse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$433,539
Population
32,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Southwest
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