Charleston, SC vs Orem, UT
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
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 24.6 min). Orem leads in walk score (43 vs 39). Orem leads in median household income ($77,568 vs $76,819).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 156,042 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.8 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+39.8 |
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-
71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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