Mount Pleasant, SC vs Palmdale, CA
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.
Mount Pleasant
67.1
#1462 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Mount Pleasant leads in crime level (3.5 vs 15.1). Mount Pleasant leads in average commute (25.2 min vs 41.3 min). Mount Pleasant leads in median household income ($115,167 vs $78,414).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Pleasant, SC | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1462) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 95,232 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,446 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $115,167 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | D+32.9 |
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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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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