Side-by-side
Arlington vs Charleston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Arlington, VA68 | Charleston, SC73 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 73 |
| Affordability | 65 | 78 |
| Housing | 52 | 56 |
| Jobs | 89 | 92 |
| Safety | 65 | 64 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 26 | 36 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,676 | $4,333 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,015 | $1,630 |
| Median home value | $864,800 | $469,100 |
| Median HH income | $140,160 | $90,038 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| Population | 235.5K | 152K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 29° | 88° / 43° |
| Sunny days / yr | 214 | 222 |