Simpsonville, SC vs Tustin, 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
Tustin
65.1
#1655 nationally
Tustin leads in walk score (51 vs 21). Simpsonville leads in cost of living index (102 vs 182). Tustin leads in median household income ($102,065 vs $79,937).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Simpsonville, SC | Tustin, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#954) | 65.1 (#1655) |
| Population | 27,506 | 77,704 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $381,823 | $1,169,038 |
| Median Household Income | $79,937 | $102,065 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 182 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | D+2.6 |
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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
65.1 Score
Tustin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,169,038
Population
77,704
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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