Charlotte, NC vs Shakopee, MN
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
Shakopee
75.7
#430 nationally
Shakopee leads in median household income ($103,924 vs $71,659). Shakopee leads in average commute (23 min vs 27.1 min). Shakopee leads in walk score (29 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Shakopee, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 75.7 (#430) |
| Population | 897,720 | 47,158 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $409,969 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $103,924 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 29 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+8.5 |
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
75.7 Score
Shakopee, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,969
Population
47,158
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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