Brawley, CA vs Spartanburg, 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.
Brawley
70.6
#1083 nationally
Spartanburg
72.7
#850 nationally
Brawley leads in walk score (46 vs 35). Brawley leads in median household income ($56,229 vs $42,891). Spartanburg leads in cost of living index (86 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brawley, CA | Spartanburg, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1083) | 72.7 (#850) |
| Population | 27,849 | 37,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,419 | $233,747 |
| Median Household Income | $56,229 | $42,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | R+33.6 |
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70.6 Score
Brawley, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,419
Population
27,849
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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72.7 Score
Spartanburg, SC
Hub City of the Upstate
Median Home
$233,747
Population
37,448
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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