Side-by-side
Charlotte vs Philadelphia
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC67 | Philadelphia, PA53 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 53 |
| Affordability | 84 | 75 |
| Housing | 57 | 45 |
| Jobs | 75 | 55 |
| Safety | 31 | 4 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 59 | 46 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,096 | $4,304 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,538 | $1,520 |
| Median home value | $351,500 | $232,400 |
| Median HH income | $78,438 | $60,698 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Population | 886.3K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 87° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 211 |