Side-by-side
Charleston vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charleston, SC73 | Washington, DC54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 54 |
| Affordability | 78 | 64 |
| Housing | 56 | 35 |
| Jobs | 92 | 7 |
| Safety | 64 | 51 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 36 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,333 | $4,691 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,630 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $469,100 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $90,038 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| Population | 152K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 43° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 222 | 214 |