Bluffton, SC vs Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Bluffton leads in cost of living index (120 vs 205). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $99,575). Bluffton leads in walk score (63 vs 54).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 35,243 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 205 |
| 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
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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