Benicia, 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.
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Bluffton
75.3
#470 nationally
Bluffton leads in walk score (63 vs 34). Bluffton leads in cost of living index (120 vs 168). Bluffton leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benicia, CA | Bluffton, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1481) | 75.3 (#470) |
| Population | 26,429 | 35,243 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,805 | $500,470 |
| Median Household Income | $124,375 | $99,575 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | R+14.5 |
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66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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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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