Easley, SC vs New Brighton, MN
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.
Easley
69.5
#1195 nationally
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.5). New Brighton leads in walk score (35 vs 24). New Brighton leads in median household income ($84,707 vs $62,551).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Easley, SC | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1195) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 26,386 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,732 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $62,551 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.7 | D+43.3 |
D+
69.5 Score
Easley, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,732
Population
26,386
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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C
75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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