Bedford, TX vs Bluffton, SC
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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Bluffton
75.3
#470 nationally
Bluffton leads in walk score (63 vs 44). Bluffton leads in median household income ($99,575 vs $80,924). Bluffton leads in crime level (3.3 vs 3.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Bluffton, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 75.3 (#470) |
| Population | 48,370 | 35,243 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $500,470 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $99,575 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+14.5 |
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75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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75.3 Score
Bluffton, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,470
Population
35,243
Crime
Low
Walk Score
63
Southeast
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