Bessemer, AL vs Mauldin, 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.
Bessemer
71.9
#943 nationally
Mauldin
73.5
#725 nationally
Mauldin leads in crime level (6.0 vs 47.8). Mauldin leads in median household income ($75,565 vs $34,953). Bessemer leads in walk score (26 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bessemer, AL | Mauldin, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#943) | 73.5 (#725) |
| Population | 25,037 | 28,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $133,398 | $299,697 |
| Median Household Income | $34,953 | $75,565 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 47.8 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+22.2 |
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71.9 Score
Bessemer, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$133,398
Population
25,037
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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73.5 Score
Mauldin, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,697
Population
28,010
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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