Allen, TX vs Charleston, SC
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.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Allen leads in median household income ($121,259 vs $76,819). Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 35). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 66 (#1592) |
| Population | 111,620 | 156,042 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $596,437 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $76,819 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+5.7 |
C
74.1 Score
Allen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$493,450
Population
111,620
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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D
66 Score
Charleston, SC
Southern charm meets coastal living
Median Home
$596,437
Population
156,042
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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