Apex, NC vs Encinitas, 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
Encinitas
63.4
#1769 nationally
Apex leads in cost of living index (122 vs 215). Encinitas leads in walk score (43 vs 26). Apex leads in crime level (4.7 vs 5.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Encinitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 63.4 (#1769) |
| Population | 72,225 | 60,841 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $1,932,178 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $142,506 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 215 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+16.8 |
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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
63.4 Score
Encinitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,932,178
Population
60,841
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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