Charleston, SC vs Tustin, CA
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
Tustin
65.1
#1655 nationally
Charleston leads in cost of living index (115 vs 182). Tustin leads in median household income ($102,065 vs $76,819). Tustin leads in walk score (51 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Tustin, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 65.1 (#1655) |
| Population | 156,042 | 77,704 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $1,169,038 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $102,065 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.8 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 182 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | D+2.6 |
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
65.1 Score
Tustin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,169,038
Population
77,704
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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