Arlington, TX vs Charleston, 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.
Arlington
70.7
#1065 nationally
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 115). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 26.9 min). Charleston leads in median household income ($76,819 vs $71,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 66 (#1592) |
| Population | 398,431 | 156,042 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $596,437 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $76,819 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+5.7 |
C-
70.7 Score
Arlington, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$312,255
Population
398,431
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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D
66 Score
Charleston, SC
Southern charm meets coastal living
Median Home
$596,437
Population
156,042
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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