Bradenton, FL 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.
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Charleston leads in median household income ($76,819 vs $55,795). Bradenton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 115). Bradenton leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 66 (#1592) |
| Population | 57,076 | 156,042 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $596,437 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $76,819 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | D+5.7 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Charleston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
Southeast
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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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