Burlington, NC vs Highland, 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
Highland
62.5
#1849 nationally
Highland leads in crime level (14.6 vs 26.1). Burlington leads in cost of living index (92 vs 131). Highland leads in median household income ($72,222 vs $52,963).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Highland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 62.5 (#1849) |
| Population | 60,032 | 56,202 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $542,040 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $72,222 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 14.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | R+2.1 |
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-
62.5 Score
Highland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$542,040
Population
56,202
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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