Side-by-side
Charlotte vs San Jose
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC67 | San Jose, CA57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 57 |
| Affordability | 88 | 24 |
| Housing | 60 | 19 |
| Jobs | 65 | 71 |
| Safety | 31 | 65 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 59 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,899 | $6,554 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,538 | $2,982 |
| Median home value | $351,500 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $78,438 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Population | 886.3K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 82° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 299 |