Anderson, SC vs Hawthorne, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Anderson
67.7
#1389 nationally
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 30). Hawthorne leads in median household income ($72,298 vs $40,445). Anderson leads in cost of living index (93 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anderson, SC | Hawthorne, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1389) | 60.4 (#1937) |
| Population | 29,980 | 83,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,358 | $881,878 |
| Median Household Income | $40,445 | $72,298 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 15.4 | 19.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.7 Score
Anderson, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,358
Population
29,980
Crime
High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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D-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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