Cathedral City, CA 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.
Cathedral City
67.7
#1390 nationally
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Charleston leads in median household income ($76,819 vs $63,209). Cathedral City leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 24.6 min). Charleston leads in cost of living index (115 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cathedral City, CA | Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1390) | 66 (#1592) |
| Population | 52,356 | 156,042 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,045 | $596,437 |
| Median Household Income | $63,209 | $76,819 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+5.7 |
D+
67.7 Score
Cathedral City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,045
Population
52,356
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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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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