Kingston, NY vs Simpsonville, 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.
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Kingston leads in walk score (54 vs 21). Simpsonville leads in crime level (5.9 vs 9.6). Simpsonville leads in median household income ($79,937 vs $62,071).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingston, NY | Simpsonville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,777 | 27,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $381,823 |
| Median Household Income | $62,071 | $79,937 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+18.7 | R+22.2 |
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Score
Kingston, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
23,777
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Median Income
$62,071
Northeast
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C-
71.9 Score
Simpsonville, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$381,823
Population
27,506
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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