Anniston, AL vs Durham, 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.
Anniston
74.7
#561 nationally
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 22). Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $45,642). Anniston leads in cost of living index (87 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anniston, AL | Durham, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#561) | 69.4 (#1213) |
| Population | 21,167 | 283,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,803 | $395,976 |
| Median Household Income | $45,642 | $67,432 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 23.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.8 | D+61.9 |
C
74.7 Score
Anniston, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,803
Population
21,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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