Bluffton, SC vs Tinley Park, IL
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
Tinley Park
75.8
#419 nationally
Bluffton leads in walk score (63 vs 35). Bluffton leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 34.4 min). Tinley Park leads in crime level (3.0 vs 3.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Tinley Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 75.8 (#419) |
| Population | 35,243 | 53,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $337,788 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $99,628 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | D+42.0 |
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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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75.8 Score
Tinley Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,788
Population
53,886
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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