Durham, NC vs West Melbourne, 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
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 22). West Melbourne leads in median household income ($86,398 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 283,506 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+20.8 |
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-
72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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