Charleston, SC vs Roy, 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
Roy
70.9
#1050 nationally
Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 31). Roy leads in median household income ($83,959 vs $76,819). Roy leads in cost of living index (107 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Roy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 70.9 (#1050) |
| Population | 156,042 | 38,592 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $437,857 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $83,959 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 31 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.9 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+23.5 |
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-
70.9 Score
Roy, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$437,857
Population
38,592
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
West
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