Best for affordability: Union, South Carolina
Union, South Carolina looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on home price.
Demand-Backed Comparison
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What Stands Out
Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.
Union, South Carolina looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on home price.
Midway, Tennessee is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on sunshine.
Union, South Carolina needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 8,045 | 2,491 |
| Elevation | 643 ft(196 m) | 1,877 ft(572 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $128,222 | $190,339 |
| Median Rent | N/A | N/A |
| Median Income | $78,954 | $90,448 |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr | 303 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 72°F | 68°F |
| Comfort Score | 78/100Great | 75/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 37°F | 39°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 46"(117 cm) | 48"(122 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0"(0 cm) | 4"(10 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 44 (Avg)14 days > 100 | AQI 41 (Avg)4 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Safety Score | 47 / 100 | 0 (Crime Index) |
| School Rating | 4.9/10 | N/A |
| Internet Access | 0Cable: 77% | Fiber: 49%Cable: 84% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 35.2 years | 31.4 years |
| College Educated | 36% | 32% |
| Remote Workers | 15% | 6% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
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