Charleston, SC vs Lockport, IL
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
Lockport
73
#798 nationally
Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 38.2 min). Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 26). Lockport leads in median household income ($106,923 vs $76,819).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Lockport, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 73 (#798) |
| Population | 156,042 | 26,537 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $375,450 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $106,923 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.8 |
| 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+1.6 |
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 Score
Lockport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,450
Population
26,537
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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