Calexico, CA vs Spartanburg, SC
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.
Calexico
69.2
#1239 nationally
Spartanburg
72.7
#850 nationally
Spartanburg leads in cost of living index (86 vs 115). Calexico leads in walk score (44 vs 35). Spartanburg leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calexico, CA | Spartanburg, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.2 (#1239) | 72.7 (#850) |
| Population | 38,224 | 37,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $398,191 | $233,747 |
| Median Household Income | $51,667 | $42,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | R+33.6 |
D+
69.2 Score
Calexico, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$398,191
Population
38,224
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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C-
72.7 Score
Spartanburg, SC
Hub City of the Upstate
Median Home
$233,747
Population
37,448
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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