Aiken, SC vs Olympia, WA
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
Olympia
64
#1725 nationally
Olympia leads in walk score (39 vs 24). Aiken leads in cost of living index (101 vs 127). Olympia leads in median household income ($73,851 vs $65,712).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | Olympia, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1191) | 64 (#1725) |
| Population | 32,947 | 55,733 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $536,583 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $73,851 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | D+20.4 |
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
64 Score
Olympia, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$536,583
Population
55,733
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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