Bluffton, SC vs Los Angeles, 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
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Bluffton leads in cost of living index (120 vs 173). Bluffton leads in median household income ($99,575 vs $74,891). Bluffton leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 35,243 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 173 |
| 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-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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