Charleston, SC vs Jackson, MI
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
Jackson
74.6
#574 nationally
Charleston leads in median household income ($76,819 vs $41,988). Jackson leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 24.6 min). Jackson leads in cost of living index (83 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Jackson, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 74.6 (#574) |
| Population | 156,042 | 30,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $193,817 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $41,988 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 29.1 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+21.3 |
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
74.6 Score
Jackson, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,817
Population
30,854
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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