Bluffton, SC vs Ocean Springs, MS
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
Ocean Springs
77
#292 nationally
Bluffton leads in walk score (63 vs 25). Ocean Springs leads in crime level (2.4 vs 3.3). Bluffton leads in median household income ($99,575 vs $72,500).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Ocean Springs, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 77 (#292) |
| Population | 35,243 | 18,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $271,190 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $72,500 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | R+39.9 |
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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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C+
77 Score
Ocean Springs, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,190
Population
18,997
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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