Franklin, TN vs Spartanburg, 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.
Franklin
66.7
#1510 nationally
Spartanburg
72.7
#850 nationally
Franklin leads in median household income ($106,592 vs $42,891). Spartanburg leads in cost of living index (86 vs 132). Spartanburg leads in walk score (35 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin, TN | Spartanburg, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1510) | 72.7 (#850) |
| Population | 88,558 | 37,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $917,023 | $233,747 |
| Median Household Income | $106,592 | $42,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.4 | R+33.6 |
D
66.7 Score
Franklin, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$917,023
Population
88,558
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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72.7 Score
Spartanburg, SC
Hub City of the Upstate
Median Home
$233,747
Population
37,448
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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