Charleston, SC vs Denton, TX
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
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 34). Denton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 115). Charleston leads in median household income ($76,819 vs $71,921).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Denton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 72.8 (#822) |
| Population | 156,042 | 158,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $350,224 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $71,921 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+13.2 |
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-
72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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