Comparator
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Comparing (2/2)
Charlotte wins on rent, home prices, cost of living, income, jobs and schools; Los Angeles wins on safety, walkability and sunshine.
| Metric | Charlotte NC | Los Angeles CA |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,612 (better) | $1,933 |
| Median home | $386k (better) | $921k |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 103 (better) | 173 |
| Median income | $82,068 (better) | $81,939 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% (better) | 5.3% |
| School rating | 6.8/10 (better) | 1.7/10 |
| Violent crime / 1k | 6.9 | 6.7 (better) |
| Property crime / 1k | 36.1 | 22.6 (better) |
| Walk score | 28 | 69 (better) |
| Sunny days | 218 | 284 (better) |
| Summer temp | 90°F | 84°F |
| Winter temp | 42°F | 58°F |
| Rainfall | 43.6 in | 14.3 in |
| Population | 903,844 | 3,857,263 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 71 | 68 |
| % Black | 33.3% | 8.1% |
| % Hispanic | 17.5% | 47.2% |
| % Asian | 6.5% | 11.9% |
Green marks the better value in each row.