Durham, NC vs Southgate, MI
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
Southgate
79.4
#129 nationally
Southgate leads in walk score (49 vs 33). Southgate leads in cost of living index (92 vs 102). Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $62,792).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Southgate, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 79.4 (#129) |
| Population | 283,506 | 29,002 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $197,960 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $62,792 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 49 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 12.2 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+29.0 |
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+
79.4 Score
Southgate, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$197,960
Population
29,002
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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