Charleston, SC vs Pompano Beach, FL
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
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Charleston leads in median household income ($76,819 vs $61,155). Pompano Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 39). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 156,042 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.5 |
| 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 | D+17.0 |
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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D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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