Charleston, SC vs Niles, IL
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
Niles
74.4
#599 nationally
Niles leads in walk score (65 vs 39). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 28.2 min). Charleston leads in median household income ($76,819 vs $75,783).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Niles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 74.4 (#599) |
| Population | 156,042 | 29,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $422,795 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $75,783 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 65 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.5 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | D+42.0 |
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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C
74.4 Score
Niles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,795
Population
29,513
Crime
Low
Walk Score
65
Midwest
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