Holly Springs, NC vs Menlo Park, 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.
Holly Springs
69.1
#1252 nationally
Menlo Park
65.4
#1635 nationally
Menlo Park leads in walk score (58 vs 19). Menlo Park leads in median household income ($198,273 vs $127,755). Holly Springs leads in crime level (4.5 vs 6.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Holly Springs, NC | Menlo Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1252) | 65.4 (#1635) |
| Population | 46,271 | 31,690 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,845 | $2,890,071 |
| Median Household Income | $127,755 | $198,273 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+50.3 |
D+
69.1 Score
Holly Springs, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$580,845
Population
46,271
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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D
65.4 Score
Menlo Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,890,071
Population
31,690
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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