Burlington, NC vs Cincinnati, OH
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.
Burlington
68.8
#1278 nationally
Cincinnati
72.8
#820 nationally
Cincinnati leads in walk score (50 vs 33). Burlington leads in median household income ($52,963 vs $46,094). Cincinnati leads in cost of living index (88 vs 92).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Cincinnati, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 72.8 (#820) |
| Population | 60,032 | 311,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $251,326 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $46,094 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+14.9 |
D+
68.8 Score
Burlington, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$257,731
Population
60,032
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
View Burlington, NC →
C-
72.8 Score
Cincinnati, OH
Queen City charm with renewed energy
Median Home
$251,326
Population
311,097
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Midwest
View Cincinnati, OH →
Try a different matchup
Swap Burlington for: