North Charleston, SC vs Plainview, 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 Charleston
66.8
#1502 nationally
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Plainview leads in crime level (10.1 vs 22.2). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 24.6 min). North Charleston leads in median household income ($58,534 vs $46,274).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Charleston, SC | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1502) | 80.8 (#64) |
| Population | 121,469 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,277 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $58,534 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.3 | R+58.0 |
D
66.8 Score
North Charleston, SC
Mid-size South Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$312,277
Population
121,469
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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