Burbank, CA 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.
Burbank
61.8
#1887 nationally
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Burbank leads in walk score (71 vs 33). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 191). Burbank leads in median household income ($91,455 vs $67,432).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, CA | Durham, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1887) | 69.4 (#1213) |
| Population | 102,755 | 283,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,191,810 | $395,976 |
| Median Household Income | $91,455 | $67,432 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+61.9 |
D-
61.8 Score
Burbank, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,191,810
Population
102,755
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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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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