Compare: Mission viejo, CA and Charlotte, TN

Mission viejo CA

135.2

Cost of Living

above US average

91,776

Population

10.2

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$136,570

Median Income

above US average

$1,263,004

Median House Price

above US average

$2800

Average Rent

above US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

below US average

Charlotte TN

95.3

Cost of Living

below US average

1,674

Population

26.88

Crime Rate per 1000

above US average

$57,188

Median Income

below US average

$342,900

Median House Price

above US average

$1600

Average Rent

above US average

14%

Poverty Rate

above US average

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Pros of Mission viejo

Good weather year-round
Diverse community events
Close to beaches
Plenty of parks and trails
Great schools nearby
Family-friendly atmosphere
Well-maintained neighborhoods
Strong job market overall
Active nightlife options
Low crime rates

Cons of Mission viejo

Politics lean conservative
Limited nightlife variety
Few job opportunities in tech
Less kids activities in winter
Limited public transport
Fewer affordable housing options
Limited cultural diversity
High cost of living
Traffic congestion issues
Hot summers can be intense

Pros of Charlotte

Affordable housing options
Nearby hiking trails
Friendly community
Low cost of living
Family-friendly atmosphere
Diverse local events
Growing job market
Good schools available
Southern hospitality
Nice parks and recreation

Cons of Charlotte

Limited nightlife options
High crime in some areas
Not very diverse population
Few restaurants downtown
Limited public transport
Summer heat is intense
Political divisions exist
Jobs often require commuting
Rural setting, less amenities
Schools vary in quality