Ames, IA vs Mount Pleasant, 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.
Ames
76.2
#367 nationally
Mount Pleasant
67.1
#1462 nationally
Mount Pleasant leads in median household income ($115,167 vs $57,428). Ames leads in walk score (42 vs 22). Ames leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 25.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ames, IA | Mount Pleasant, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#367) | 67.1 (#1462) |
| Population | 65,686 | 95,232 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $306,337 | $881,446 |
| Median Household Income | $57,428 | $115,167 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+5.7 |
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76.2 Score
Ames, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$306,337
Population
65,686
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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D+
67.1 Score
Mount Pleasant, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,446
Population
95,232
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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