Bend, OR 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.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 24.6 min). Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 32). Charleston leads in cost of living index (115 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 66 (#1592) |
| Population | 104,557 | 156,042 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $596,437 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $76,819 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | D+5.7 |
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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