North Charleston, SC vs University Place, 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
University Place
64.4
#1696 nationally
University Place leads in crime level (6.5 vs 22.2). University Place leads in median household income ($89,658 vs $58,534). North Charleston leads in cost of living index (102 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Charleston, SC | University Place, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1502) | 64.4 (#1696) |
| Population | 121,469 | 35,049 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,277 | $662,353 |
| Median Household Income | $58,534 | $89,658 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 132 |
| 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
64.4 Score
University Place, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,353
Population
35,049
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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