Baldwin Park, CA 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.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Baldwin Park leads in walk score (55 vs 39). Charleston leads in cost of living index (115 vs 145). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 66 (#1592) |
| Population | 68,806 | 156,042 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $596,437 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $76,819 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+5.7 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
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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