Apex, NC vs Martinez, 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

vs

Martinez

64.8

#1674 nationally

Apex leads in crime level (4.7 vs 7.6). Martinez leads in walk score (41 vs 26). Apex leads in cost of living index (122 vs 171).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Apex, NC Martinez, CA
WhereAtHome Score 70.6 (#1082) 64.8 (#1674)
Population 72,225 36,395
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $601,962 $766,182
Median Household Income $129,688 $124,669
Average Commute 23.9 min 31 min
Walk Score 26 41
Crime Level 4.7 7.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 171
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+25.6 D+38.0