Bluffton, SC vs Portage, IN
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
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Bluffton leads in crime level (3.3 vs 6.4). Bluffton leads in median household income ($99,575 vs $71,317). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 35,243 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Bluffton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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