Fairfax, VA vs North Charleston, 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.
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
North Charleston
66.8
#1502 nationally
Fairfax leads in crime level (2.5 vs 22.2). Fairfax leads in median household income ($128,708 vs $58,534). Fairfax leads in walk score (54 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | North Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 66.8 (#1502) |
| Population | 25,144 | 121,469 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $312,277 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $58,534 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | R+16.3 |
C-
70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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D
66.8 Score
North Charleston, SC
Mid-size South Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$312,277
Population
121,469
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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