Duarte, CA vs Mauldin, 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.
Duarte
63.7
#1745 nationally
Mauldin
73.5
#725 nationally
Duarte leads in walk score (48 vs 20). Mauldin leads in cost of living index (100 vs 154). Mauldin leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 30 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duarte, CA | Mauldin, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1745) | 73.5 (#725) |
| Population | 23,131 | 28,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $797,218 | $299,697 |
| Median Household Income | $93,908 | $75,565 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+22.2 |
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63.7 Score
Duarte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,218
Population
23,131
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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73.5 Score
Mauldin, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,697
Population
28,010
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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