Murray, UT 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.
Murray
68.2
#1336 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Murray leads in median household income ($81,693 vs $54,891). Murray leads in walk score (39 vs 32). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murray, UT | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1336) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 49,553 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $553,605 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $81,693 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+0.6 |
D+
68.2 Score
Murray, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,605
Population
49,553
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
West
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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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