Charleston, SC vs Powder Springs, GA
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
Powder Springs
65.8
#1609 nationally
Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 37.3 min). Powder Springs leads in median household income ($88,311 vs $76,819). Powder Springs leads in cost of living index (103 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Powder Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 65.8 (#1609) |
| Population | 156,042 | 18,950 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $367,149 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $88,311 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 37.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.2 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | D+14.9 |
Data coverage note: Powder Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Charleston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
65.8 Score
Powder Springs, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,149
Population
18,950
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,311
Southeast
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