Charleston, SC vs Slidell, LA
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
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Charleston leads in median household income ($76,819 vs $63,004). Slidell leads in cost of living index (100 vs 115). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 156,042 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+43.8 |
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
76.9 Score
Slidell, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,090
Population
28,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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