Burien, WA 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.
Burien
64.2
#1708 nationally
North Charleston
66.8
#1502 nationally
Burien leads in walk score (52 vs 26). Burien leads in crime level (11.7 vs 22.2). Burien leads in median household income ($84,583 vs $58,534).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | North Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 66.8 (#1502) |
| Population | 50,730 | 121,469 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $312,277 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $58,534 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+16.3 |
D
64.2 Score
Burien, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$643,360
Population
50,730
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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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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