Hillsboro, OR vs Mauldin, 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.
Hillsboro
69.8
#1169 nationally
Mauldin
73.5
#725 nationally
Hillsboro leads in walk score (44 vs 20). Mauldin leads in crime level (6.0 vs 8.7). Hillsboro leads in median household income ($98,891 vs $75,565).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hillsboro, OR | Mauldin, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1169) | 73.5 (#725) |
| Population | 107,730 | 28,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $518,047 | $299,697 |
| Median Household Income | $98,891 | $75,565 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | R+22.2 |
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69.8 Score
Hillsboro, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$518,047
Population
107,730
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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73.5 Score
Mauldin, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,697
Population
28,010
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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