HEAD TO HEAD
Charleston vs Grand Junction
Charleston and Grand Junction split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Charleston, SC
wins 2 of 5 factors
Grand Junction, CO
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Charleston | Grand Junction |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 78 | 78 |
| Affordable to rent | 58 | 67 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 92 ◆ | 47 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 63 | 72 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 82 ◆ | 32 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Charleston | Grand Junction |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $436K | $437K |
| Typical rent | $2,024/mo | $1,773/mo |
| Average temperature | 19°C | 9.9°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.7 kWh/m²/day | 5.01 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #75 | #280 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.