North Charleston, SC vs Zionsville, 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
Zionsville
71.4
#989 nationally
Zionsville leads in crime level (0.6 vs 22.2). Zionsville leads in median household income ($152,788 vs $58,534). North Charleston leads in cost of living index (102 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Charleston, SC | Zionsville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1502) | 71.4 (#989) |
| Population | 121,469 | 32,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,277 | $703,873 |
| Median Household Income | $58,534 | $152,788 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.3 | R+16.0 |
Data coverage note: Zionsville is missing data for 1 metric that North Charleston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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71.4 Score
Zionsville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$703,873
Population
32,534
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$152,788
Midwest
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