Charleston, SC vs Dunwoody, GA
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.
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Dunwoody
66.1
#1583 nationally
Dunwoody leads in median household income ($106,710 vs $76,819). Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 33). Charleston leads in cost of living index (115 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Dunwoody, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 66.1 (#1583) |
| Population | 156,042 | 51,713 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $679,206 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $106,710 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.1 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | D+64.8 |
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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D
66.1 Score
Dunwoody, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$679,206
Population
51,713
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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