Side-by-side
Charlotte vs Houston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC67 | Houston, TX59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 59 |
| Affordability | 88 | 90 |
| Housing | 60 | 53 |
| Jobs | 65 | 46 |
| Safety | 31 | 4 |
| Climate | 100 | 98 |
| Amenities | 59 | 69 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,899 | $3,993 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,538 | $1,323 |
| Median home value | $351,500 | $253,400 |
| Median HH income | $78,438 | $62,894 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Population | 886.3K | 2.3M |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 93° / 44° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 235 |