Auburn, WA 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.
Auburn
62.2
#1866 nationally
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 31.6 min). Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 33). Charleston leads in cost of living index (115 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 66 (#1592) |
| Population | 83,870 | 156,042 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $596,437 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $76,819 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+5.7 |
D-
62.2 Score
Auburn, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$609,464
Population
83,870
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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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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