Lorain, OH vs Wilmington, NC
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.
Lorain
75.5
#448 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Lorain leads in cost of living index (84 vs 101). Lorain leads in walk score (38 vs 32). Wilmington leads in median household income ($54,891 vs $46,562).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lorain, OH | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#448) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 65,337 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $157,363 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $46,562 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.7 | D+0.6 |
C
75.5 Score
Lorain, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$157,363
Population
65,337
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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D+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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