Charleston, SC vs Watauga, TX
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
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 28.7 min). Watauga leads in median household income ($88,775 vs $76,819). Watauga leads in cost of living index (101 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 156,042 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.1 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+5.1 |
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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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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