Charlotte, NC vs South Bend, IN
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
South Bend
74.2
#628 nationally
South Bend leads in walk score (42 vs 26). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $49,056). South Bend leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | South Bend, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 74.2 (#628) |
| Population | 897,720 | 103,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $202,170 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $49,056 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 26.4 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+1.5 |
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
74.2 Score
South Bend, IN
Mid-size Indiana city with community character
Median Home
$202,170
Population
103,395
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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