Clive, IA vs Mount Pleasant, SC
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.
Clive
73.3
#753 nationally
Mount Pleasant
67.1
#1462 nationally
Mount Pleasant leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.7). Clive leads in cost of living index (110 vs 140). Clive leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 25.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clive, IA | Mount Pleasant, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#753) | 67.1 (#1462) |
| Population | 19,005 | 95,232 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,260 | $881,446 |
| Median Household Income | $124,908 | $115,167 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+5.7 |
Data coverage note: Clive is missing data for 1 metric that Mount Pleasant has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.3 Score
Clive, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
19,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$124,908
Midwest
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D+
67.1 Score
Mount Pleasant, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,446
Population
95,232
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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