Aiken, SC vs Belton, MO
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
Belton
73.2
#765 nationally
Belton leads in crime level (9.1 vs 15.6). Aiken leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 25.7 min). Aiken leads in walk score (24 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | Belton, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1191) | 73.2 (#765) |
| Population | 32,947 | 25,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $274,327 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $68,030 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | R+32.1 |
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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C
73.2 Score
Belton, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,327
Population
25,534
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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