Burlington, NC vs Cudahy, 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.
Burlington
68.8
#1278 nationally
Cudahy
59
#1951 nationally
Cudahy leads in walk score (62 vs 33). Burlington leads in cost of living index (92 vs 141). Cudahy leads in crime level (17.9 vs 26.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Cudahy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 59 (#1951) |
| Population | 60,032 | 21,723 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $697,308 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $49,596 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 17.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+32.9 |
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
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59 Score
Cudahy, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$697,308
Population
21,723
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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