Charleston, SC vs Clive, IA
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.
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Clive
73.3
#753 nationally
Clive leads in median household income ($124,908 vs $76,819). Clive leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 24.6 min). Clive leads in cost of living index (110 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Clive, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 73.3 (#753) |
| Population | 156,042 | 19,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $432,260 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $124,908 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.7 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | D+10.9 |
Data coverage note: Clive is missing data for 1 metric that Charleston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C
73.3 Score
Clive, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
19,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$124,908
Midwest
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