Brenham, TX vs North 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.
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
North Charleston
66.8
#1502 nationally
Brenham leads in crime level (14.5 vs 22.2). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 24.6 min). North Charleston leads in median household income ($58,534 vs $52,664).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | North Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 66.8 (#1502) |
| Population | 19,142 | 121,469 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $312,277 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $58,534 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 26 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | R+16.3 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that North Charleston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.6 Score
Brenham, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,916
Population
19,142
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$52,664
Southwest
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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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