Burlington, NC vs Gloucester, MA
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
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Gloucester leads in crime level (7.6 vs 26.1). Gloucester leads in median household income ($84,465 vs $52,963). Burlington leads in cost of living index (92 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Gloucester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 64.2 (#1710) |
| Population | 60,032 | 29,959 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $784,115 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $84,465 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+20.3 |
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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D
64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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