Anderson, SC vs San Dimas, 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
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $40,445). San Dimas leads in crime level (7.7 vs 15.4). Anderson leads in cost of living index (93 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anderson, SC | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1389) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 29,980 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,358 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $40,445 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 15.4 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 166 |
| 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-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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