Comparator
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Comparing (2/2)
Charlotte wins on rent, home prices, cost of living, jobs, schools and safety; Sacramento wins on income, walkability and sunshine.
| Metric | Charlotte NC | Sacramento CA |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,612 (better) | $1,779 |
| Median home | $386k (better) | $506k |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 103 (better) | 118 |
| Median income | $82,068 | $87,321 (better) |
| Unemployment | 3.8% (better) | 5% |
| School rating | 6.8/10 (better) | 2.1/10 |
| Violent crime / 1k | 6.9 (better) | 7.2 |
| Property crime / 1k | 36.1 | 23.1 (better) |
| Walk score | 28 | 48 (better) |
| Sunny days | 218 | 265 (better) |
| Summer temp | 90°F | 94°F |
| Winter temp | 42°F | 49°F |
| Rainfall | 43.6 in | 19.2 in |
| Population | 903,844 | 528,706 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 71 | 77 |
| % Black | 33.3% | 11.8% |
| % Hispanic | 17.5% | 29.4% |
| % Asian | 6.5% | 20.1% |
Green marks the better value in each row.