Baldwin, PA 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.
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 27). Baldwin leads in cost of living index (94 vs 115). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin, PA | Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,708 | 156,042 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $596,437 |
| Median Household Income | $75,139 | $76,819 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+5.7 |
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Score
Baldwin, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
20,708
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Median Income
$75,139
Northeast
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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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