Battle Ground, WA 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.
Battle Ground
68.3
#1323 nationally
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Battle Ground leads in median household income ($94,360 vs $67,432). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 30.8 min). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Battle Ground, WA | Durham, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1323) | 69.4 (#1213) |
| Population | 22,285 | 283,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $608,297 | $395,976 |
| Median Household Income | $94,360 | $67,432 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | D+61.9 |
D+
68.3 Score
Battle Ground, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$608,297
Population
22,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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