Charleston, SC vs Plum, PA
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
Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 13). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 31.1 min). Plum leads in median household income ($91,931 vs $76,819).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 156,042 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | D+20.3 |
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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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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