Charlotte, NC vs Vallejo, CA
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
Vallejo
61.3
#1913 nationally
Vallejo leads in walk score (46 vs 26). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 144). Charlotte leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 36.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Vallejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 61.3 (#1913) |
| Population | 897,720 | 122,807 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $524,543 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $86,112 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 36.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 46 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 20.3 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+23.0 |
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-
61.3 Score
Vallejo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$524,543
Population
122,807
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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