Rock Hill, SC vs Santee, 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.
Rock Hill
68.3
#1327 nationally
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Santee leads in crime level (7.0 vs 12.1). Santee leads in median household income ($101,777 vs $60,807). Rock Hill leads in cost of living index (98 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rock Hill, SC | Santee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1327) | 63.4 (#1773) |
| Population | 75,654 | 59,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $327,415 | $795,105 |
| Median Household Income | $60,807 | $101,777 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.1 | D+16.8 |
D+
68.3 Score
Rock Hill, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$327,415
Population
75,654
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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D
63.4 Score
Santee, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$795,105
Population
59,478
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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