Beaumont, 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.
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Charleston leads in median household income ($76,819 vs $53,745). Beaumont leads in cost of living index (91 vs 115). Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 66 (#1592) |
| Population | 112,193 | 156,042 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $596,437 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $76,819 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | D+5.7 |
C
75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
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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