Burlington, NC vs Glendora, 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
Glendora
64.2
#1709 nationally
Glendora leads in crime level (4.6 vs 26.1). Glendora leads in median household income ($106,718 vs $52,963). Burlington leads in cost of living index (92 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Glendora, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 64.2 (#1709) |
| Population | 60,032 | 49,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $891,999 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $106,718 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 173 |
| 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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D
64.2 Score
Glendora, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$891,999
Population
49,934
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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