Charlotte, NC vs Winter Springs, 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 Springs
69.9
#1164 nationally
Charlotte leads in walk score (26 vs 16). Winter Springs leads in median household income ($83,732 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Winter Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 69.9 (#1164) |
| Population | 897,720 | 38,941 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $428,588 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $83,732 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 16 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.9 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+3.5 |
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 Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$428,588
Population
38,941
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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