Charleston scores higher on the Star Score index — 86 vs 82 — driven mainly by gross yield. Charleston yields 9.9% gross on a $147,375 typical home; Macon yields 7.4% on $196,903 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Charleston | Macon |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $147,375 | $196,903 |
| Typical rent | $1,210 | $1,212 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 10 | 14 |
| Gross yield | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| Star Score | 86 | 82 |
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