Durham, NC vs Erlanger, KY
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
Erlanger
80
#96 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 21). Erlanger leads in cost of living index (91 vs 102). Erlanger leads in median household income ($74,147 vs $67,432).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Erlanger, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 80 (#96) |
| Population | 283,506 | 19,777 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $255,011 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $74,147 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.9 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+21.7 |
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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B-
80 Score
Erlanger, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$255,011
Population
19,777
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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