Side-by-side
Charlotte vs Sacramento
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC67 | Sacramento, CA56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 56 |
| Affordability | 88 | 41 |
| Housing | 60 | 26 |
| Jobs | 65 | 34 |
| Safety | 31 | 67 |
| Climate | 100 | 98 |
| Amenities | 59 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,899 | $5,518 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,538 | $1,832 |
| Median home value | $351,500 | $484,600 |
| Median HH income | $78,438 | $83,753 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Population | 886.3K | 524.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 93° / 41° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 292 |