Bayonne, NJ 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.
Bayonne
67.1
#1460 nationally
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Bayonne leads in walk score (79 vs 33). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 33.9 min). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bayonne, NJ | Durham, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1460) | 69.4 (#1213) |
| Population | 70,300 | 283,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $600,153 | $395,976 |
| Median Household Income | $80,044 | $67,432 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 79 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+61.9 |
D+
67.1 Score
Bayonne, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$600,153
Population
70,300
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
79
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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