Charleston, SC vs Tucker, GA
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
Tucker
62.2
#1871 nationally
Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 22). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 29.8 min). Tucker leads in median household income ($80,311 vs $76,819).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Tucker, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 62.2 (#1871) |
| Population | 156,042 | 36,975 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $391,590 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $80,311 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | N/A |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | D+64.8 |
Data coverage note: Tucker is missing data for 1 metric that Charleston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
62.2 Score
Tucker, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$391,590
Population
36,975
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$80,311
Southeast
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