North Charleston, SC vs Tacoma, WA
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
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Tacoma leads in walk score (52 vs 26). North Charleston leads in cost of living index (102 vs 118). North Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Charleston, SC | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1502) | 65.1 (#1654) |
| Population | 121,469 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,277 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $58,534 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.3 | D+10.8 |
D
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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D
65.1 Score
Tacoma, WA
City of Destiny reborn
Median Home
$496,203
Population
221,776
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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