Goose Creek, SC vs Walnut, CA
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.
Goose Creek
71.4
#981 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in walk score (32 vs 14). Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 7.0). Goose Creek leads in cost of living index (106 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goose Creek, SC | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#981) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 49,249 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,372 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $84,041 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.3 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.4 Score
Goose Creek, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,372
Population
49,249
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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