Durham, NC vs East Palo Alto, 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.
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
East Palo Alto
60.5
#1931 nationally
Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 213). East Palo Alto leads in walk score (59 vs 33). East Palo Alto leads in median household income ($103,248 vs $67,432).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | East Palo Alto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 60.5 (#1931) |
| Population | 283,506 | 28,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $1,016,727 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $103,248 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 59 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 16.6 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 213 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+50.3 |
D+
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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D-
60.5 Score
East Palo Alto, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,016,727
Population
28,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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