Simpsonville, SC vs Westminster, MD
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
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Westminster leads in walk score (38 vs 21). Simpsonville leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 29.7 min). Simpsonville leads in cost of living index (102 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Simpsonville, SC | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#954) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 27,506 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $381,823 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $79,937 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | R+25.0 |
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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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66.3 Score
Westminster, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,642
Population
20,536
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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