Johnston, IA vs Mount Pleasant, 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.
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
Mount Pleasant
67.1
#1462 nationally
Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 3.5). Johnston leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 25.2 min). Johnston leads in cost of living index (110 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnston, IA | Mount Pleasant, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#397) | 67.1 (#1462) |
| Population | 24,640 | 95,232 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,429 | $881,446 |
| Median Household Income | $98,324 | $115,167 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+5.7 |
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76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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D+
67.1 Score
Mount Pleasant, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,446
Population
95,232
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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