Cary, NC vs Kenmore, WA
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.
Cary
72.1
#924 nationally
Kenmore
65.3
#1637 nationally
Cary leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 32.5 min). Cary leads in cost of living index (125 vs 162). Kenmore leads in crime level (1.8 vs 1.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cary, NC | Kenmore, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#924) | 65.3 (#1637) |
| Population | 180,010 | 23,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,913 | $1,008,245 |
| Median Household Income | $125,317 | $132,191 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 32.5 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+51.7 |
C-
72.1 Score
Cary, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$628,913
Population
180,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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D
65.3 Score
Kenmore, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,008,245
Population
23,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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