Charlotte, NC and Kendall-Perrine, FL, both offer unique lifestyles with diverse cultural influences, job opportunities, education, and recreational activities. This comparison takes a deep dive into various aspects from crime to infrastructure, taxes, industry, sports, to cuisine, which can greatly affect someone's decision to relocate or visit these areas.
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) statistics, Kendall-Perrine, a neighborhood in Miami, has a slightly lower crime rate than Charlotte. Yet, both cities focus on implementing progressive strategies for dealing with crime. Charlotte’s police department is known for outreach programs, while Miami-Dade County promotes community policing.
Cost of Living
Living expenses in Charlotte, NC are generally lower than in Kendall-Perrine, FL. Groceries, housing, utilities, and transportation cost less in Charlotte. However, Kendall-Perrine's proximity to Miami promises many luxury amenities.
Income Tax
North Carolina has a flat state income tax rate of 5.25%. Florida, however, has no state income tax, potentially offering significant savings for individuals and businesses.
Property Tax
In Charlotte, the property tax rate is generally 1.13% while in Miami-Dade County, where Kendall-Perrine is located, the average rate is about 1.02%.
Sales Tax
North Carolina has a state sales tax rate of 4.75%, supplemented by a Mecklenburg county rate of 2.5%, total 7.25%. Florida has a state sales tax of 6%, and Miami-Dade County imposes an additional 1%, total of 7%.
Income
Type
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Estimated median household income
$70,869
$101,005
Estimated per capita income
$44,593
$60,747
Cost of living index (U.S. average is 100)
93.2
116.9
If you make $50,000 in Charlotte, you will have to make $62,715 in Kendall-Perrine to maintain the same standard of living.
Geographical Conditions
Charlotte, located in Piedmont region, features rolling hills and proximity to mountains and beaches. In contrast, Kendall-Perrine is a flat, coastal area that offers easy access to the beach and Everglades.
Geographical information
Type
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Land area
242.3 sq. miles
45 sq. miles
Population density
3,631.1 people per sq. mile
3,752.3 people per sq. mile
Relative area comparison
Charlotte, NC Kendall-Perrine, FL
Education
Both locations tout prestigious schools and universities. Charlotte is home to prestigious academic institutions like University of North Carolina at Charlotte, while Kendall-Perrine lies near the University of Miami and Florida International University.
Charlotte has a robust economy anchored on banking and financial services, with Bank of America as a major employer. Kendall-Perrine’s economy largely relies on tourism, supported by surrounding areas like Miami and Coral Gables.
Biggest Employers
Bank of America, Carolinas Healthcare System, and Wells Fargo are some of the biggest employers in Charlotte. In Kendall-Perrine, major employers include Baptist Health South Florida and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
In Charlotte (Mecklenburg County), 60.8% voted for Democrats and 38.3% for Republicans in 2012 Presidential Election. In Kendall-Perrine (Miami-Dade County), 61.8% voted for Democrats and 38.0% for Republicans.
Elections
Type
Democrats
Republicans
Other
Year
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
2020
66.8%
53.5%
31.6%
46.2%
1.6%
0.3%
2016
62.3%
63.4%
32.9%
33.9%
4.8%
2.7%
2012
60.8%
61.8%
38.3%
38.0%
0.9%
0.3%
2008
62.0%
58.1%
37.6%
41.9%
0.5%
0.0%
2004
51.7%
53.0%
48.0%
46.7%
0.3%
0.3%
2000
48.4%
52.7%
51.1%
46.4%
0.5%
0.9%
1996
48.6%
57.3%
45.9%
37.9%
5.5%
4.8%
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregation
Type
Adherents
Congregations
Religion
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
9.0%
3.2%
19.0%
21.8%
CATHOLIC CHURCH
8.5%
21.8%
1.8%
4.5%
AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES IN THE USA
2.3%
0.0%
1.1%
0.2%
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1.2%
0.5%
1.3%
2.1%
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
0.9%
0.2%
1.8%
1.3%
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
0.6%
0.1%
1.9%
1.0%
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
0.5%
1.1%
1.5%
4.3%
MUSLIM ESTIMATE
0.3%
0.9%
1.2%
1.0%
Weather
Charlotte gets to enjoy all four seasons with mild winters, while Kendall-Perrine, in tropical Florida, has consistent warm weather throughout the year. Kendall-Perrine's proximity to the coast leads to high humidity but also offers plenty of sunshine.
Weather and climate
Type
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Temperature - Average
61°F
76.1°F
Humidity - Average morning or afternoon humidity
72.3%
77.3%
Humidity - Differences between morning and afternoon humidity
41%
31%
Humidity - Maximum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
87%
86%
Humidity - Minimum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
46%
55%
Precipitation - Yearly average
44.5 in
61.5 in
Snowfall - Yearly average
10.2 in
0 in
Clouds - Number of days clear of clouds
18.1%
12.3%
Sunshine amount - Average
69.8%
76.8%
Sunshine amount - Differences during a year
14%
16%
Sunshine amount - Maximum monthly
70%
79%
Sunshine amount - Minimum monthly
56%
63%
Wind speed - Average
6.9 mph
9.1 mph
Average climate in Charlotte, North Carolina
Average climate in Kendall-Perrine, Florida
Air pollution
Type
AQI
CO
NO2
OZONE
PB
PM10
PM25
SO2
Year
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
2018
75
76
0.24
N/A
6.3
2.7
27.8
31.8
N/A
N/A
15.5
N/A
8.2
8.7
0.2
0.3
2017
77
78
0.25
0.21
7.0
3.0
28.0
30.9
N/A
N/A
16.3
N/A
8.8
9.0
0.2
0.4
2016
82
78
0.25
0.27
7.6
2.9
28.7
32.6
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
8.4
10.2
0.2
0.0
2015
76
64
0.25
0.22
8.1
2.4
27.6
29.0
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
8.6
8.4
0.2
0.0
2014
76
75
0.26
0.22
8.5
3.8
26.3
30.7
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
9.3
8.9
0.3
0.0
2013
71
66
0.29
0.21
8.4
3.1
25.5
30.8
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
8.6
8.2
0.3
0.0
2012
95
75
0.28
0.19
8.7
2.9
27.3
32.1
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
9.7
9.3
0.3
0.0
2011
94
73
0.34
0.15
10.1
3.0
28.9
32.3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
11.2
9.6
0.6
0.0
2010
97
79
0.33
0.38
11.8
4.2
28.0
32.3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
11.6
9.5
1.0
0.0
2009
82
65
0.30
0.51
10.0
3.3
25.4
31.9
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
11.1
9.3
0.9
0.0
2008
102
92
0.32
0.42
11.2
3.8
27.6
31.0
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
13.0
10.2
2.1
0.0
2007
108
86
0.37
0.45
13.9
5.0
29.1
33.5
0.001
N/A
N/A
N/A
14.5
10.3
3.0
0.0
2006
107
89
0.44
0.44
13.9
5.8
27.3
34.6
0.000
N/A
N/A
N/A
14.8
10.9
3.3
0.0
2005
109
77
0.53
0.60
14.6
6.0
30.6
31.8
0.000
N/A
N/A
N/A
15.2
10.4
2.7
0.0
2004
89
77
0.53
0.79
14.6
5.9
28.9
31.3
0.001
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
11.0
2.8
0.3
2003
85
62
0.57
0.65
15.6
6.5
27.6
29.5
0.003
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3.0
0.4
2002
103
55
0.63
0.66
15.3
6.3
32.6
30.2
0.003
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.7
2.1
2001
108
62
0.72
0.86
17.5
5.9
32.3
30.2
0.005
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3.9
1.5
2000
107
66
0.79
0.92
18.0
6.7
32.6
31.1
0.014
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4.4
1.3
Natural disasters
Type
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Tornado activity compared to U.S. average
111.5%
57.5%
Earthquake activity compared to U.S. average
79%
1.1%
Natural disasters compared to U.S. average
9%
10%
Transportation
Charlotte residents predominantly rely on car transportation, but the Lynx light rail system offers a good alternative. Kendall-Perrine benefits from Miami’s extensive Metrorail and Metrobus networks, in addition to numerous bike-friendly paths.
Transport
Type
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Amtrak stations
1
0
Amtrak stations nearby
2
3
FAA registered aircraft
439
0
FAA registered aircraft manufacturers and dealers
12
0
Means of transportation to work
Type
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Bicycle
0.1%
0.3%
Bus
1.2%
1.5%
Carpooled
8.7%
10.1%
Car alone
86.2%
79.5%
Railroad
0.4%
0.2%
Subway
0%
2.3%
Taxicab
0.2%
0%
Walked
1.5%
0.9%
Average travel time to work
Type
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Average
29.6 min
31.4 min
Real Estate
In comparison with Kendall-Perrine, Charlotte generally has a lower median home price. Real estate in Kendall-Perrine is pricier due to its location and closeness to Miami's amenities.
Neighborhoods
Charlotte has distinct neighborhoods each with unique characteristics, from the business-heavy Uptown to the artsy NoDa. Similarly, Kendall-Perrine offers an array of choices from suburban residential areas to upscale, trendy enclaves.
Houses and residents
Type
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
Houses
393,631
56,313
Average household size (people)
2.5
2.9
Houses occupied
365,269 (92.8%)
54,307 (96.4%)
Houses occupied by owners
193,930 (53.1%)
41,302 (76.1%)
Houses occupied by renters
171,339 (46.9%)
13,005 (23.9%)
Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units
$1,482
$1,731
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos
$445,491
$863,170
Estimated median house or condo value
$321,400
$617,659
Median number of rooms in apartments
4
5.7
Median number of rooms in houses and condos
6.6
6.7
Housing density (houses/condos per square mile)
1,624.8
1,250.3
Household income disparities
44.1%
38.5%
Housing units without a mortgage
3,089 (2.1%)
9,024 (25.2%)
Housing units with both a second mortgage and home equity loan
10,553 (7.2%)
71 (0.2%)
Housing units with a mortgage
142,912 (97.9%)
26,792 (74.8%)
Housing units with a home equity loan
171 (0.1%)
3,399 (9.5%)
Housing units with a second mortgage
13,532 (9.3%)
3,472 (9.7%)
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities
0.8%
0.5%
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities
Self-employed workers in own not incorporated business
25,780
4,935
State government workers
16,519
2,354
Unpaid family workers
1,214
306
Industries and Occupations
While Charlotte is known as the second-largest banking center in the United States, hosting Bank of America's headquarters and Wells Fargo's east coast offices, Kendall-Perrine is recognized for its flourishing tourism, retail, and health care sectors.
Both Charlotte and Kendall-Perrine have quality healthcare systems. Atrium Health, a nationally recognized leader in shaping health outcomes, serves the Charlotte region. Kendall-Perrine has access to world-class healthcare with systems like Baptist Health South Florida and the University of Miami Health System.
Health (county statistics)
Type
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
General health status score of residents in this county from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
Charlotte boasts extensive infrastructure including an international airport, light rail system, and impressive road networks. Kendall-Perrine, being a neighborhood of Miami, benefits from its high-quality infrastructure, including the Metrorail and Metrobus systems.
Infrastructure
Type
Charlotte
Kendall-Perrine
TV stations
16
26
Nuclear power plants nearby
2
2
Culture and Food
Charlotte serves a diverse foodie scene ranging from Southern comfort food to global cuisine. Kendall-Perrine offers a rich culinary landscape, featuring Cuban, Caribbean, and other international flavors due to Miami's multicultural influence.
Sports Teams
Sports lovers can enjoy NFL, NBA, and minor league baseball in Charlotte. Kendall-Perrine doesn't have local teams but has easy access to Miami's array of professional sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL.
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