Murfreesboro, TN 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.
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Simpsonville leads in crime level (5.9 vs 11.5). Simpsonville leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 27.3 min). Murfreesboro leads in walk score (25 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murfreesboro, TN | Simpsonville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1659) | 71.9 (#954) |
| Population | 165,430 | 27,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,142 | $381,823 |
| Median Household Income | $70,451 | $79,937 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | R+22.2 |
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65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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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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