Kearny, NJ 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.
Kearny
67.4
#1427 nationally
Mauldin
73.5
#725 nationally
Kearny leads in walk score (74 vs 20). Mauldin leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 32.3 min). Mauldin leads in cost of living index (100 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kearny, NJ | Mauldin, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1427) | 73.5 (#725) |
| Population | 39,370 | 28,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $585,157 | $299,697 |
| Median Household Income | $81,307 | $75,565 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+22.2 |
D+
67.4 Score
Kearny, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$585,157
Population
39,370
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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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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