Apex, NC vs San Francisco, 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
San Francisco
62.9
#1817 nationally
San Francisco leads in walk score (89 vs 26). Apex leads in cost of living index (122 vs 195). Apex leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 62.9 (#1817) |
| Population | 72,225 | 808,437 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $1,416,278 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $136,689 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+64.8 |
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-
62.9 Score
San Francisco, CA
Innovation capital on the bay
Median Home
$1,416,278
Population
808,437
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
Pacific
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