Apex, NC vs Foster City, 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
Foster City
63.9
#1730 nationally
Foster City leads in crime level (1.9 vs 4.7). Apex leads in cost of living index (122 vs 276). Foster City leads in walk score (50 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Foster City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 63.9 (#1730) |
| Population | 72,225 | 32,180 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $1,863,228 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $191,267 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 276 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+50.3 |
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
63.9 Score
Foster City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,863,228
Population
32,180
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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