Side-by-side
Atlanta vs Charlotte
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Atlanta, GA68 | Charlotte, NC71 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 71 |
| Affordability | 82 | 91 |
| Housing | 53 | 60 |
| Jobs | 75 | 75 |
| Safety | 28 | 36 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 75 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,047 | $3,726 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,479 | $1,326 |
| Median home value | $425,000 | $400,000 |
| Median HH income | $81,000 | $78,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Population | 510K | 911K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 35° | 90° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 217 | 215 |