Burlington, NC vs Daly City, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Burlington
68.8
#1278 nationally
Daly City
63.6
#1754 nationally
Daly City leads in crime level (8.1 vs 26.1). Burlington leads in cost of living index (92 vs 204). Daly City leads in median household income ($114,910 vs $52,963).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Daly City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 63.6 (#1754) |
| Population | 60,032 | 99,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $1,137,024 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $114,910 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+50.3 |
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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D
63.6 Score
Daly City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,137,024
Population
99,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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