Lafayette, IN 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.
Lafayette
71.4
#983 nationally
North Charleston
66.8
#1502 nationally
Lafayette leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 24.6 min). Lafayette leads in walk score (38 vs 26). Lafayette leads in crime level (16.4 vs 22.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, IN | North Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#983) | 66.8 (#1502) |
| Population | 71,216 | 121,469 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,766 | $312,277 |
| Median Household Income | $50,674 | $58,534 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 16.4 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | R+16.3 |
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71.4 Score
Lafayette, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,766
Population
71,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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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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