Charleston, SC vs Garden City, MI
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
Garden City
80.2
#88 nationally
Garden City leads in walk score (50 vs 39). Garden City leads in cost of living index (91 vs 115). Charleston leads in median household income ($76,819 vs $63,630).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Garden City, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 80.2 (#88) |
| Population | 156,042 | 26,325 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $207,556 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $63,630 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 50 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.7 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | D+29.0 |
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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B-
80.2 Score
Garden City, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,556
Population
26,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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