Charleston, SC vs Payson, 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
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 24.6 min). Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 36). Payson leads in median household income ($81,387 vs $76,819).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 156,042 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 111 |
| 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-
72.9 Score
Payson, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$477,164
Population
24,054
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
West
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