Burlington, NC vs Dearborn, MI
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.
Burlington
68.8
#1278 nationally
Dearborn
78.4
#180 nationally
Dearborn leads in crime level (8.0 vs 26.1). Dearborn leads in walk score (58 vs 33). Dearborn leads in median household income ($64,600 vs $52,963).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Dearborn, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 78.4 (#180) |
| Population | 60,032 | 105,811 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $253,490 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $64,600 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+29.0 |
D+
68.8 Score
Burlington, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$257,731
Population
60,032
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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C+
78.4 Score
Dearborn, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$253,490
Population
105,811
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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