North Charleston, 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.
North Charleston
66.8
#1502 nationally
Ridgeland
74.4
#603 nationally
Ridgeland leads in crime level (8.8 vs 22.2). Ridgeland leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 24.6 min). Ridgeland leads in walk score (31 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Charleston, SC | Ridgeland, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1502) | 74.4 (#603) |
| Population | 121,469 | 24,459 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,277 | $286,933 |
| Median Household Income | $58,534 | $66,171 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.3 | R+17.3 |
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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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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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