East Orange, NJ 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.
East Orange
65
#1658 nationally
Mount Pleasant
67.1
#1462 nationally
Mount Pleasant leads in crime level (3.5 vs 13.3). East Orange leads in walk score (70 vs 22). Mount Pleasant leads in median household income ($115,167 vs $58,659).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Orange, NJ | Mount Pleasant, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1658) | 67.1 (#1462) |
| Population | 69,556 | 95,232 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,308 | $881,446 |
| Median Household Income | $58,659 | $115,167 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+5.7 |
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65 Score
East Orange, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$481,308
Population
69,556
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Northeast
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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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