Bluffton, SC vs Waltham, MA
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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Bluffton leads in crime level (3.3 vs 6.9). Bluffton leads in cost of living index (120 vs 164). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $99,575).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 35,243 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | D+39.5 |
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
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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