Simpsonville, SC vs Universal City, TX
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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Universal City leads in walk score (36 vs 21). Simpsonville leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 28.2 min). Simpsonville leads in crime level (5.9 vs 7.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Simpsonville, SC | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#954) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 27,506 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $381,823 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $79,937 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | D+9.8 |
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
View Simpsonville, SC →
C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
View Universal City, TX →
Try a different matchup
Swap Simpsonville for: