Ankeny, IA vs Mount Pleasant, SC
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.
Ankeny
77.6
#226 nationally
Mount Pleasant
67.1
#1462 nationally
Ankeny leads in walk score (34 vs 22). Ankeny leads in cost of living index (105 vs 140). Mount Pleasant leads in crime level (3.5 vs 4.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ankeny, IA | Mount Pleasant, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#226) | 67.1 (#1462) |
| Population | 74,458 | 95,232 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,196 | $881,446 |
| Median Household Income | $101,151 | $115,167 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+5.7 |
C+
77.6 Score
Ankeny, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$341,196
Population
74,458
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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D+
67.1 Score
Mount Pleasant, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,446
Population
95,232
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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