Side-by-side
Charleston vs Houston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charleston, SC73 | Houston, TX57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 57 |
| Affordability | 78 | 89 |
| Housing | 56 | 50 |
| Jobs | 92 | 36 |
| Safety | 64 | 4 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 36 | 69 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,333 | $4,046 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,630 | $1,323 |
| Median home value | $469,100 | $253,400 |
| Median HH income | $90,038 | $62,894 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Population | 152K | 2.3M |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 43° | 92° / 45° |
| Sunny days / yr | 222 | 235 |