High Point, NC vs La Quinta, CA
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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
La Quinta
64.8
#1673 nationally
La Quinta leads in crime level (4.9 vs 12.5). La Quinta leads in median household income ($92,776 vs $58,582). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | La Quinta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 64.8 (#1673) |
| Population | 116,926 | 39,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $741,874 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $92,776 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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D
64.8 Score
La Quinta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$741,874
Population
39,081
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Pacific
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