Apex, NC vs Chula Vista, 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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Chula Vista
62
#1878 nationally
Apex leads in crime level (4.7 vs 10.3). Chula Vista leads in walk score (46 vs 26). Apex leads in cost of living index (122 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Chula Vista, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 62 (#1878) |
| Population | 72,225 | 274,333 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $847,037 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $101,984 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+16.8 |
C-
70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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D-
62 Score
Chula Vista, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$847,037
Population
274,333
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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