Mauldin, SC vs Ridgeland, MS
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.
Mauldin
73.5
#725 nationally
Ridgeland
74.4
#603 nationally
Ridgeland leads in walk score (31 vs 20). Mauldin leads in crime level (6.0 vs 8.8). Mauldin leads in median household income ($75,565 vs $66,171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mauldin, SC | Ridgeland, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#725) | 74.4 (#603) |
| Population | 28,010 | 24,459 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,697 | $286,933 |
| Median Household Income | $75,565 | $66,171 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | R+17.3 |
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73.5 Score
Mauldin, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,697
Population
28,010
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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74.4 Score
Ridgeland, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,933
Population
24,459
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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