Fayetteville, AR vs Mauldin, SC
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.
Fayetteville
68
#1354 nationally
Mauldin
73.5
#725 nationally
Mauldin leads in crime level (6.0 vs 11.6). Fayetteville leads in walk score (32 vs 20). Mauldin leads in median household income ($75,565 vs $56,881).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, AR | Mauldin, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1354) | 73.5 (#725) |
| Population | 101,680 | 28,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,760 | $299,697 |
| Median Household Income | $56,881 | $75,565 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.7 | R+22.2 |
D+
68 Score
Fayetteville, AR
Mid-size Arkansas city with community character
Median Home
$384,760
Population
101,680
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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C
73.5 Score
Mauldin, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,697
Population
28,010
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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