Greer, SC vs Waxhaw, NC
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.
Greer
70.3
#1114 nationally
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 9.4). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $73,534). Greer leads in cost of living index (99 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greer, SC | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1114) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 44,387 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,318 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $73,534 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that Greer has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.3 Score
Greer, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$353,318
Population
44,387
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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D
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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