Davis, CA vs Durham, NC
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.
Davis
66.3
#1554 nationally
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 175). Davis leads in walk score (50 vs 33). Davis leads in median household income ($83,592 vs $67,432).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Davis, CA | Durham, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1554) | 69.4 (#1213) |
| Population | 65,832 | 283,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $840,166 | $395,976 |
| Median Household Income | $83,592 | $67,432 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | D+61.9 |
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66.3 Score
Davis, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$840,166
Population
65,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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