Bluffton, SC vs Union City, 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
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Bluffton leads in crime level (3.3 vs 11.2). Bluffton leads in cost of living index (120 vs 201). Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $99,575).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 35,243 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | D+53.6 |
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-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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