Side-by-side
Charlotte vs New Orleans
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC67 | New Orleans, LA53 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 53 |
| Affordability | 88 | 92 |
| Housing | 60 | 38 |
| Jobs | 65 | 44 |
| Safety | 31 | 3 |
| Climate | 100 | 90 |
| Amenities | 59 | 52 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,899 | $3,666 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,538 | $1,113 |
| Median home value | $351,500 | $296,400 |
| Median HH income | $78,438 | $55,339 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| Population | 886.3K | 376K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 92° / 44° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 230 |