Aiken, SC vs Baldwin, PA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Aiken
69.5
#1191 nationally
Baldwin leads in crime level (6.7 vs 15.6). Aiken leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 27 min). Baldwin leads in median household income ($75,139 vs $65,712).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | Baldwin, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,947 | 20,708 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $75,139 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | D+20.3 |
D+
69.5 Score
Aiken, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,439
Population
32,947
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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Score
Baldwin, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
20,708
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Median Income
$75,139
Northeast
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