Gloucester, MA 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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Mauldin
73.5
#725 nationally
Gloucester leads in walk score (42 vs 20). Mauldin leads in cost of living index (100 vs 139). Mauldin leads in crime level (6.0 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Mauldin, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 73.5 (#725) |
| Population | 29,959 | 28,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $299,697 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $75,565 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+22.2 |
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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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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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