Greenville, SC vs Madera, CA
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.
Greenville
71.7
#965 nationally
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Greenville leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 28.3 min). Greenville leads in cost of living index (93 vs 119). Madera leads in median household income ($61,626 vs $55,243).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenville, SC | Madera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#965) | 65.3 (#1641) |
| Population | 74,266 | 68,079 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,868 | $426,523 |
| Median Household Income | $55,243 | $61,626 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 10.8 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | R+20.8 |
C-
71.7 Score
Greenville, SC
Upstate gem with downtown revival
Median Home
$331,868
Population
74,266
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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D
65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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