Charlotte, NC vs Stuart, FL
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
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Stuart leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 27.1 min). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $61,878). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Stuart, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 66.3 (#1563) |
| Population | 897,720 | 19,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $375,621 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $61,878 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+31.1 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Charlotte has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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