Aiken, SC vs Murfreesboro, TN
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
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Murfreesboro leads in crime level (11.5 vs 15.6). Aiken leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 27.3 min). Aiken leads in cost of living index (101 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1191) | 65 (#1659) |
| Population | 32,947 | 165,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $430,142 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $70,451 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | R+21.8 |
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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D
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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