Durham, NC vs Eden Prairie, MN
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
Eden Prairie
74
#642 nationally
Eden Prairie leads in median household income ($129,345 vs $67,432). Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 18). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 127).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Eden Prairie, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 74 (#642) |
| Population | 283,506 | 62,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $508,114 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $129,345 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 18 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.0 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+42.6 |
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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C
74 Score
Eden Prairie, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$508,114
Population
62,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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