Bluffton, SC vs Worcester, 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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Bluffton leads in median household income ($99,575 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 120). Bluffton leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 35,243 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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