Simpsonville, SC vs Sunnyvale, 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.
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 21). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $79,937). Simpsonville leads in cost of living index (102 vs 205).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Simpsonville, SC | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#954) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 27,506 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $381,823 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $79,937 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | D+40.0 |
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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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D
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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