Side-by-side
Charlotte vs Portland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC67 | Portland, OR58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 58 |
| Affordability | 88 | 67 |
| Housing | 60 | 38 |
| Jobs | 65 | 26 |
| Safety | 31 | 53 |
| Climate | 100 | 93 |
| Amenities | 59 | 79 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,899 | $4,422 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,538 | $1,677 |
| Median home value | $351,500 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $78,438 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Population | 886.3K | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 80° / 38° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 166 |