Palestine, TX vs Simpsonville, 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.
Palestine
74.5
#585 nationally
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Simpsonville leads in crime level (5.9 vs 11.4). Simpsonville leads in median household income ($79,937 vs $43,759). Palestine leads in cost of living index (90 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palestine, TX | Simpsonville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#585) | 71.9 (#954) |
| Population | 19,372 | 27,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,935 | $381,823 |
| Median Household Income | $43,759 | $79,937 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+61.8 | R+22.2 |
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74.5 Score
Palestine, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$198,935
Population
19,372
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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71.9 Score
Simpsonville, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$381,823
Population
27,506
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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