Side-by-side
Charlotte vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC67 | Washington, DC52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 52 |
| Affordability | 88 | 59 |
| Housing | 60 | 37 |
| Jobs | 65 | 3 |
| Safety | 31 | 51 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 59 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,899 | $4,832 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,538 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $351,500 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $78,438 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| Population | 886.3K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 214 |