Comparator
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Comparing (2/2)
Charlotte wins on home prices, income, jobs, schools and safety; Phoenix wins on rent, walkability and sunshine.
| Metric | Charlotte NC | Phoenix AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,612 | $1,582 (better) |
| Median home | $386k (better) | $421k |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 103 | 103 |
| Median income | $82,068 (better) | $81,332 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% (better) | 4.1% |
| School rating | 6.8/10 (better) | 1.9/10 |
| Violent crime / 1k | 6.9 (better) | 7 |
| Property crime / 1k | 36.1 | 20.5 (better) |
| Walk score | 28 | 41 (better) |
| Sunny days | 218 | 299 (better) |
| Summer temp | 90°F | 107°F |
| Winter temp | 42°F | 56°F |
| Rainfall | 43.6 in | 7.2 in |
| Population | 903,844 | 1,642,323 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 71 | 65 |
| % Black | 33.3% | 7.4% |
| % Hispanic | 17.5% | 42% |
| % Asian | 6.5% | 4% |
Green marks the better value in each row.