Side-by-side
Charlotte vs Phoenix
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC67 | Phoenix, AZ58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 58 |
| Affordability | 84 | 79 |
| Housing | 57 | 42 |
| Jobs | 75 | 24 |
| Safety | 31 | 45 |
| Climate | 100 | 72 |
| Amenities | 59 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,096 | $4,383 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,538 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $351,500 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $78,438 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Population | 886.3K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 317 |