Bluffton, SC vs Lake Stevens, WA
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.
Bluffton
75.3
#470 nationally
Lake Stevens
66.2
#1574 nationally
Bluffton leads in walk score (63 vs 23). Bluffton leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 35.1 min). Bluffton leads in cost of living index (120 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Lake Stevens, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 66.2 (#1574) |
| Population | 35,243 | 40,521 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $698,093 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $111,821 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | D+19.0 |
C
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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D
66.2 Score
Lake Stevens, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$698,093
Population
40,521
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Pacific
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