Alhambra, CA vs Chapel Hill, 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.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 34). Chapel Hill leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 30.1 min). Chapel Hill leads in crime level (4.7 vs 6.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Chapel Hill, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 68.6 (#1303) |
| Population | 79,776 | 62,043 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $636,021 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $85,940 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+51.1 |
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63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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D+
68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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