Chapel Hill, NC vs Ormond Beach, FL
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.
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Chapel Hill leads in walk score (34 vs 21). Chapel Hill leads in median household income ($85,940 vs $65,238). Ormond Beach leads in cost of living index (108 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 62,043 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | R+21.8 |
D+
68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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C-
71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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