Anderson, SC vs Pico Rivera, 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.
Anderson
67.7
#1389 nationally
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Pico Rivera leads in median household income ($82,539 vs $40,445). Pico Rivera leads in walk score (59 vs 30). Anderson leads in cost of living index (93 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anderson, SC | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1389) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 29,980 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,358 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $40,445 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 15.4 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.7 Score
Anderson, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,358
Population
29,980
Crime
High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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