Houston, TX 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Mount Pleasant
67.1
#1462 nationally
Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 22). Mount Pleasant leads in median household income ($115,167 vs $57,791). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Mount Pleasant, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 67.1 (#1462) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 95,232 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $881,446 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $115,167 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+5.7 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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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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