North Augusta, SC vs San Marcos, TX
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.
North Augusta
81.1
#51 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
North Augusta leads in crime level (0.9 vs 9.8). San Marcos leads in walk score (39 vs 21). North Augusta leads in median household income ($85,093 vs $47,394).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Augusta, SC | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.1 (#51) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 25,891 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $283,302 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $85,093 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 0.9 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | D+5.6 |
B-
81.1 Score
North Augusta, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$283,302
Population
25,891
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C-
70.5 Score
San Marcos, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$310,480
Population
71,569
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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