Cartersville, GA 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.
Cartersville
71.3
#990 nationally
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 25). Cartersville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 115). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 25.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cartersville, GA | Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#990) | 66 (#1592) |
| Population | 24,937 | 156,042 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,640 | $596,437 |
| Median Household Income | $75,407 | $76,819 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.0 | D+5.7 |
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71.3 Score
Cartersville, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,640
Population
24,937
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
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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