North Charleston, SC vs Sandy Springs, GA

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

vs

Sandy Springs

67.6

#1406 nationally

Sandy Springs leads in crime level (3.8 vs 22.2). Sandy Springs leads in median household income ($93,303 vs $58,534). North Charleston leads in cost of living index (102 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric North Charleston, SC Sandy Springs, GA
WhereAtHome Score 66.8 (#1502) 67.6 (#1406)
Population 121,469 105,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $312,277 $699,826
Median Household Income $58,534 $93,303
Average Commute 24.6 min 26.5 min
Walk Score 26 27
Crime Level 22.2 3.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 102 137
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+16.3 D+44.9