Hammond, LA 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.
Hammond
70.7
#1072 nationally
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Simpsonville leads in crime level (5.9 vs 15.1). Simpsonville leads in median household income ($79,937 vs $42,049). Hammond leads in walk score (32 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, LA | Simpsonville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1072) | 71.9 (#954) |
| Population | 22,527 | 27,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,024 | $381,823 |
| Median Household Income | $42,049 | $79,937 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.4 | R+22.2 |
C-
70.7 Score
Hammond, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$225,024
Population
22,527
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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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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