City vs city
Columbia, SC vs Charleston, SC
| Columbia | Charleston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 138,019 | 152,014 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Median home value | $243,500 | $469,100 |
| Median rent | $1,158 | $1,632 |
| Household income | $55,653 | $90,038 |
| Unemployment | 7.6% | 3.4% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 25% | 35% |
| State crime /100k | 2,104 | 2,104 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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