Fort Mill, SC vs San Mateo, 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.
Fort Mill
72.6
#858 nationally
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Fort Mill leads in crime level (1.3 vs 6.7). Fort Mill leads in cost of living index (115 vs 249). San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $128,125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Mill, SC | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#858) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 33,626 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,805 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $128,125 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.1 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Fort Mill is missing data for 1 metric that San Mateo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.6 Score
Fort Mill, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,805
Population
33,626
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$128,125
Southeast
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D
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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