Bluffton, SC vs San Jose, 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 Jose
63
#1807 nationally
Bluffton leads in cost of living index (120 vs 198). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $99,575). Bluffton leads in walk score (63 vs 51).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 35,243 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 198 |
| 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 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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