Side-by-side
Charlotte vs Durham
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC71 | Durham, NC69 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 71 | 69 |
| Affordability | 91 | 92 |
| Housing | 60 | 54 |
| Jobs | 75 | 77 |
| Safety | 36 | 33 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 64 | 53 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,726 | $3,675 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,326 | $1,250 |
| Median home value | $400,000 | $405,000 |
| Median HH income | $78,000 | $74,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Population | 911K | 296K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 32° | 89° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 215 | 211 |