North Charleston, SC vs Westfield, IN
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
Westfield
75.2
#496 nationally
Westfield leads in crime level (1.2 vs 22.2). Westfield leads in median household income ($117,519 vs $58,534). North Charleston leads in walk score (26 vs 15).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Charleston, SC | Westfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1502) | 75.2 (#496) |
| Population | 121,469 | 57,746 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,277 | $478,849 |
| Median Household Income | $58,534 | $117,519 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.3 | R+6.1 |
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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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75.2 Score
Westfield, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$478,849
Population
57,746
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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