Indio, CA 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.
Indio
62.7
#1831 nationally
North Charleston
66.8
#1502 nationally
North Charleston leads in cost of living index (102 vs 126). Indio leads in walk score (32 vs 26). Indio leads in crime level (18.3 vs 22.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Indio, CA | North Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1831) | 66.8 (#1502) |
| Population | 93,057 | 121,469 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $512,560 | $312,277 |
| Median Household Income | $68,436 | $58,534 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 18.3 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+16.3 |
D-
62.7 Score
Indio, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$512,560
Population
93,057
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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