Charlotte, NC vs Spanish Fork, UT
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
Spanish Fork
72.6
#866 nationally
Spanish Fork leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 27.1 min). Spanish Fork leads in median household income ($93,989 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Spanish Fork, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 72.6 (#866) |
| Population | 897,720 | 45,557 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $520,115 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $93,989 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.1 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+39.8 |
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-
72.6 Score
Spanish Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,115
Population
45,557
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
West
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