Durham, NC vs Vestavia Hills, AL
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
Vestavia Hills
73.5
#730 nationally
Vestavia Hills leads in median household income ($127,582 vs $67,432). Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 22). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Vestavia Hills, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 73.5 (#730) |
| Population | 283,506 | 38,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $573,031 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $127,582 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.3 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+10.4 |
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
73.5 Score
Vestavia Hills, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,031
Population
38,020
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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