Durham, NC vs Kingman, AZ
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
Kingman
73.6
#703 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 25). Kingman leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 22.8 min). Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $56,360).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Kingman, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 73.6 (#703) |
| Population | 283,506 | 35,334 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $275,989 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $56,360 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 18.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.1 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+55.8 |
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
73.6 Score
Kingman, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$275,989
Population
35,334
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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