Charleston scores higher on the Star Score index — 86 vs 80 — driven mainly by gross yield. Binghamton yields 9.5% gross on a $203,310 typical home; Charleston yields 9.9% on $147,375 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Binghamton | Charleston |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $203,310 | $147,375 |
| Typical rent | $1,610 | $1,210 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 11 | 10 |
| Gross yield | 9.5% | 9.9% |
| Star Score | 80 | 86 |
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