Charlotte, NC vs Shelbyville, TN
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
Shelbyville
67.3
#1444 nationally
Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $50,694). Charlotte leads in walk score (26 vs 23). Shelbyville leads in cost of living index (92 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Shelbyville, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 67.3 (#1444) |
| Population | 897,720 | 25,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $315,850 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $50,694 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 23 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.9 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+58.0 |
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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D+
67.3 Score
Shelbyville, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,850
Population
25,132
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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