Brookhaven, GA vs Goose Creek, 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Goose Creek
71.4
#981 nationally
Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $84,041). Goose Creek leads in cost of living index (106 vs 144). Goose Creek leads in crime level (7.0 vs 8.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Goose Creek, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 71.4 (#981) |
| Population | 57,945 | 49,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $325,372 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $84,041 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 14 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+16.3 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Goose Creek has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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C-
71.4 Score
Goose Creek, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,372
Population
49,249
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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