Belton, MO vs Mauldin, 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.
Belton
73.2
#765 nationally
Mauldin
73.5
#725 nationally
Mauldin leads in crime level (6.0 vs 9.1). Mauldin leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 25.7 min). Mauldin leads in median household income ($75,565 vs $68,030).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belton, MO | Mauldin, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#765) | 73.5 (#725) |
| Population | 25,534 | 28,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,327 | $299,697 |
| Median Household Income | $68,030 | $75,565 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 9.1 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.1 | R+22.2 |
C
73.2 Score
Belton, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,327
Population
25,534
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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73.5 Score
Mauldin, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,697
Population
28,010
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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