Chapel Hill, NC vs San Ramon, 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.
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $85,940). San Ramon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 4.7). Chapel Hill leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 36.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 62,043 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | D+38.0 |
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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D-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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