Leander, 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.
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Mount Pleasant
67.1
#1462 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 3.5). Leander leads in walk score (28 vs 22). Leander leads in cost of living index (115 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | Mount Pleasant, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 67.1 (#1462) |
| Population | 80,067 | 95,232 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $881,446 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $115,167 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+5.7 |
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75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
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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