Side-by-side
Charlotte vs Oakland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC67 | Oakland, CA40 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 40 |
| Affordability | 84 | 46 |
| Housing | 57 | 6 |
| Jobs | 75 | 36 |
| Safety | 31 | 0 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 59 | 71 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,096 | $5,324 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,538 | $2,385 |
| Median home value | $351,500 | $924,700 |
| Median HH income | $78,438 | $97,369 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Population | 886.3K | 438.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 72° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 262 |