Charleston, SC vs Keizer, OR
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
Keizer
70
#1143 nationally
Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 35). Charleston leads in cost of living index (115 vs 117). Charleston leads in median household income ($76,819 vs $75,753).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Keizer, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 70 (#1143) |
| Population | 156,042 | 38,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $453,552 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $75,753 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.0 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+2.0 |
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 Score
Keizer, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$453,552
Population
38,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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