Bluffton, SC vs Mountain View, 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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Bluffton leads in crime level (3.3 vs 8.4). Bluffton leads in cost of living index (120 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $99,575).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 35,243 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | D+40.0 |
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
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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