Bluffton, SC vs Rocklin, 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
Rocklin
67.9
#1373 nationally
Bluffton leads in walk score (63 vs 34). Bluffton leads in crime level (3.3 vs 4.5). Bluffton leads in cost of living index (120 vs 156).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Rocklin, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 67.9 (#1373) |
| Population | 35,243 | 73,472 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $696,194 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $116,006 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 156 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | R+8.5 |
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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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D+
67.9 Score
Rocklin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$696,194
Population
73,472
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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