Bluffton, SC vs Irvine, 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
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Bluffton leads in cost of living index (120 vs 178). Bluffton leads in walk score (63 vs 44). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $99,575).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 35,243 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | D+2.6 |
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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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D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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