Washington, DC vs Waxhaw, NC
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.
Washington
66.2
#1580 nationally
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 25.4). Waxhaw leads in cost of living index (125 vs 181). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $101,722).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Washington, DC | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1580) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 678,972 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,796 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $101,722 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 98 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 25.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+86.1 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that Washington has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.2 Score
Washington, DC
Major District of Columbia city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$576,796
Population
678,972
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
98
Northeast
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D
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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