Charleston, SC vs Freeport, NY
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
Freeport
66.6
#1520 nationally
Freeport leads in walk score (62 vs 39). Freeport leads in median household income ($109,390 vs $76,819). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Freeport, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 66.6 (#1520) |
| Population | 156,042 | 43,756 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $679,470 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $109,390 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 9.4 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+4.2 |
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
66.6 Score
Freeport, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$679,470
Population
43,756
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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