Charleston, SC vs North Port, FL
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
North Port
73.8
#675 nationally
Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 7). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 29.9 min). North Port leads in cost of living index (110 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | North Port, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 73.8 (#675) |
| Population | 156,042 | 88,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $303,116 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $78,815 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 7 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.6 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+18.2 |
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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C
73.8 Score
North Port, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$303,116
Population
88,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
Southeast
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