Charlotte, NC vs West Jordan, 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
West Jordan
67.2
#1458 nationally
West Jordan leads in median household income ($99,002 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 121). West Jordan leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | West Jordan, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 67.2 (#1458) |
| Population | 897,720 | 114,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $561,312 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $99,002 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.1 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.2 |
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+
67.2 Score
West Jordan, UT
Mid-size Utah city with community character
Median Home
$561,312
Population
114,908
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
West
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