Durham, NC vs North Augusta, SC
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
North Augusta
81.1
#51 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 21). North Augusta leads in median household income ($85,093 vs $67,432). North Augusta leads in cost of living index (98 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | North Augusta, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 81.1 (#51) |
| Population | 283,506 | 25,891 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $283,302 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $85,093 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 0.9 |
| 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 | R+25.9 |
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-
81.1 Score
North Augusta, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$283,302
Population
25,891
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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