Auburn, 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.
Auburn
71.7
#960 nationally
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $55,509). Auburn leads in average commute (19 min vs 22.8 min). Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Durham, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#960) | 69.4 (#1213) |
| Population | 82,025 | 283,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $395,976 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $67,432 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | D+61.9 |
C-
71.7 Score
Auburn, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$423,354
Population
82,025
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
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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