Durham, NC vs Lauderdale Lakes, FL
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
Lauderdale Lakes
76.6
#333 nationally
Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $41,644). Lauderdale Lakes leads in walk score (41 vs 33). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Lauderdale Lakes, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 76.6 (#333) |
| Population | 283,506 | 36,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $138,348 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $41,644 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 10.4 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+17.0 |
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
76.6 Score
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,348
Population
36,035
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Southeast
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