Bluffton, SC vs Seal Beach, 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
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Bluffton leads in crime level (3.3 vs 13.2). Bluffton leads in walk score (63 vs 41). Bluffton leads in median household income ($99,575 vs $75,507).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 35,243 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | D+2.6 |
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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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59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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