Side-by-side
Charleston vs Huntsville
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charleston, SC73 | Huntsville, AL70 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 70 |
| Affordability | 78 | 89 |
| Housing | 56 | 77 |
| Jobs | 92 | 69 |
| Safety | 64 | 49 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 36 | 28 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,333 | $3,809 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,630 | $1,136 |
| Median home value | $469,100 | $263,100 |
| Median HH income | $90,038 | $70,778 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Population | 152K | 218.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 43° | 91° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 222 | 218 |