Bluffton, SC vs Duarte, 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.
Bluffton
75.3
#470 nationally
Duarte
63.7
#1745 nationally
Bluffton leads in crime level (3.3 vs 6.8). Bluffton leads in walk score (63 vs 48). Bluffton leads in cost of living index (120 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Duarte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 63.7 (#1745) |
| Population | 35,243 | 23,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $797,218 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $93,908 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | D+32.9 |
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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D
63.7 Score
Duarte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,218
Population
23,131
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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