Side-by-side
Charlotte vs Los Angeles
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC67 | Los Angeles, CA49 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 49 |
| Affordability | 84 | 46 |
| Housing | 57 | 1 |
| Jobs | 75 | 20 |
| Safety | 31 | 47 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 59 | 100 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,096 | $5,329 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,538 | $2,328 |
| Median home value | $351,500 | $879,500 |
| Median HH income | $78,438 | $80,366 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Population | 886.3K | 3.9M |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 83° / 48° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 319 |