Cupertino, CA vs Simpsonville, 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.
Cupertino
68.2
#1330 nationally
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Cupertino leads in median household income ($223,667 vs $79,937). Cupertino leads in walk score (48 vs 21). Cupertino leads in crime level (3.1 vs 5.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cupertino, CA | Simpsonville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1330) | 71.9 (#954) |
| Population | 57,285 | 27,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,008,438 | $381,823 |
| Median Household Income | $223,667 | $79,937 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+22.2 |
D+
68.2 Score
Cupertino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,008,438
Population
57,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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C-
71.9 Score
Simpsonville, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$381,823
Population
27,506
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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