Alamo, TX vs Burlington, NC
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.
Alamo
74.8
#538 nationally
Burlington
68.8
#1278 nationally
Burlington leads in median household income ($52,963 vs $47,398). Alamo leads in cost of living index (83 vs 92). Alamo leads in crime level (24.6 vs 26.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alamo, TX | Burlington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#538) | 68.8 (#1278) |
| Population | 20,460 | 60,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,228 | $257,731 |
| Median Household Income | $47,398 | $52,963 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 24.6 | 26.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+8.2 |
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74.8 Score
Alamo, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$173,228
Population
20,460
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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D+
68.8 Score
Burlington, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$257,731
Population
60,032
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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