Chamblee, GA 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.
Chamblee
60.4
#1934 nationally
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 26.4 min). Charleston leads in cost of living index (115 vs 118). Charleston leads in median household income ($76,819 vs $76,682).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 66 (#1592) |
| Population | 31,841 | 156,042 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $596,437 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $76,819 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+5.7 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Charleston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.4 Score
Chamblee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,127
Population
31,841
Crime
High
Median Income
$76,682
Southeast
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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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