HEAD TO HEAD
Charlotte vs Jacksonville
Jacksonville leads Charlotte on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Charlotte, NC
wins 1 of 5 factors
Jacksonville, NC
wins 4 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Charlotte | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 81 | 88 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 68 | 75 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 80 | 98 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 56 | 66 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 95 ◆ | 45 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Charlotte | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $390K | $293K |
| Typical rent | $1,740/mo | $1,538/mo |
| Average temperature | 16.1°C | 20.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.47 kWh/m²/day | 4.79 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #23 | #227 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.