Side-by-side
Charlotte vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC67 | Columbus, OH80 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 80 |
| Affordability | 88 | 91 |
| Housing | 60 | 71 |
| Jobs | 65 | 82 |
| Safety | 31 | 81 |
| Climate | 100 | 88 |
| Amenities | 59 | 56 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,899 | $3,727 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,538 | $1,194 |
| Median home value | $351,500 | $234,500 |
| Median HH income | $78,438 | $65,327 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Population | 886.3K | 906.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 86° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 189 |