Charlotte, NC vs Winter Garden, 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
Winter Garden
69.9
#1163 nationally
Winter Garden leads in median household income ($101,953 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 121). Winter Garden leads in walk score (30 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Winter Garden, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 69.9 (#1163) |
| Population | 897,720 | 47,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $570,660 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $101,953 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.2 |
| 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+13.6 |
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+
69.9 Score
Winter Garden, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$570,660
Population
47,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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