Simpsonville, SC vs Temple City, 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.
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Temple City
61.6
#1902 nationally
Temple City leads in walk score (57 vs 21). Simpsonville leads in cost of living index (102 vs 180). Simpsonville leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Simpsonville, SC | Temple City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#954) | 61.6 (#1902) |
| Population | 27,506 | 34,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $381,823 | $1,092,483 |
| Median Household Income | $79,937 | $95,263 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 180 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | D+32.9 |
C-
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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D-
61.6 Score
Temple City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,092,483
Population
34,854
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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