Auburn, ME vs Durham, NC
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.
Auburn
72.7
#837 nationally
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $59,659). Auburn leads in walk score (35 vs 33). Auburn leads in cost of living index (101 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, ME | Durham, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#837) | 69.4 (#1213) |
| Population | 24,793 | 283,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,086 | $395,976 |
| Median Household Income | $59,659 | $67,432 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+61.9 |
C-
72.7 Score
Auburn, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,086
Population
24,793
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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