Bluffton, SC vs San Mateo, 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 Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Bluffton leads in cost of living index (120 vs 249). Bluffton leads in crime level (3.3 vs 6.7). San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $99,575).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 35,243 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | D+50.3 |
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 Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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