Bradenton, FL vs North 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
North Charleston
66.8
#1502 nationally
Bradenton leads in crime level (12.3 vs 22.2). North Charleston leads in median household income ($58,534 vs $55,795). North Charleston leads in cost of living index (102 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | North Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 66.8 (#1502) |
| Population | 57,076 | 121,469 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $312,277 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $58,534 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 26 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | R+16.3 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that North 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
66.8 Score
North Charleston, SC
Mid-size South Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$312,277
Population
121,469
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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