Bluffton, SC vs Maitland, FL
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
Maitland
69.6
#1186 nationally
Bluffton leads in cost of living index (120 vs 134). Bluffton leads in median household income ($99,575 vs $89,871). Maitland leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Maitland, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 69.6 (#1186) |
| Population | 35,243 | 19,215 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $479,666 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $89,871 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | D+13.6 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Bluffton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
69.6 Score
Maitland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$479,666
Population
19,215
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,871
Southeast
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