Charleston, SC vs Windsor, CO
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
Windsor
73.4
#748 nationally
Windsor leads in median household income ($121,754 vs $76,819). Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 25). Charleston leads in cost of living index (115 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Windsor, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 73.4 (#748) |
| Population | 156,042 | 40,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $579,877 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $121,754 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.3 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+21.0 |
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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C
73.4 Score
Windsor, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$579,877
Population
40,349
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
25
West
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