Charlotte, NC vs Yonkers, NY
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
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Yonkers leads in walk score (69 vs 26). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 142). Charlotte leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 34.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 897,720 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 69 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.5 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+26.3 |
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
64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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