Johnston, IA vs North Augusta, 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.
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
North Augusta
81.1
#51 nationally
North Augusta leads in crime level (0.9 vs 2.1). Johnston leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 22.3 min). Johnston leads in median household income ($98,324 vs $85,093).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnston, IA | North Augusta, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#397) | 81.1 (#51) |
| Population | 24,640 | 25,891 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,429 | $283,302 |
| Median Household Income | $98,324 | $85,093 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+25.9 |
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76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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B-
81.1 Score
North Augusta, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$283,302
Population
25,891
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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