Charleston, SC vs Raymore, MO
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
Raymore
72.9
#815 nationally
Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 17). Raymore leads in median household income ($96,536 vs $76,819). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Raymore, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 72.9 (#815) |
| Population | 156,042 | 25,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $362,445 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $96,536 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 17 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+32.1 |
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
Raymore, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$362,445
Population
25,306
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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