Burlington, NC vs Stanton, CA
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
Stanton
62.5
#1854 nationally
Stanton leads in walk score (63 vs 33). Stanton leads in crime level (14.0 vs 26.1). Burlington leads in cost of living index (92 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Stanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 62.5 (#1854) |
| Population | 60,032 | 38,815 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $797,423 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $76,123 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 14.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+2.6 |
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-
62.5 Score
Stanton, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,423
Population
38,815
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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