Bluffton, SC vs San Dimas, 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
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Bluffton leads in crime level (3.3 vs 7.7). Bluffton leads in walk score (63 vs 37). Bluffton leads in cost of living index (120 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 35,243 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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