Belmont, CA vs Bluffton, SC
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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
Bluffton
75.3
#470 nationally
Bluffton leads in cost of living index (120 vs 284). Belmont leads in median household income ($185,944 vs $99,575). Bluffton leads in crime level (3.3 vs 4.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | Bluffton, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1893) | 75.3 (#470) |
| Population | 26,622 | 35,243 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $500,470 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $99,575 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+14.5 |
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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C
75.3 Score
Bluffton, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,470
Population
35,243
Crime
Low
Walk Score
63
Southeast
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