Chapel Hill, NC 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.
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Mauldin
73.5
#725 nationally
Chapel Hill leads in walk score (34 vs 20). Mauldin leads in cost of living index (100 vs 133). Chapel Hill leads in crime level (4.7 vs 6.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | Mauldin, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 73.5 (#725) |
| Population | 62,043 | 28,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $299,697 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $75,565 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | R+22.2 |
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68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
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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