Apex, NC vs San Jose, 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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 26). Apex leads in cost of living index (122 vs 198). Apex leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 72,225 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+40.0 |
C-
70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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