Charleston, SC vs Delray Beach, FL
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
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 35). Delray Beach leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 24.6 min). Charleston leads in cost of living index (115 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Delray Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 70.5 (#1094) |
| Population | 156,042 | 67,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $343,917 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $76,558 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.6 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | D+0.8 |
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-
70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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