Burlington, NC vs Little Rock, AR
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
Little Rock
75.6
#438 nationally
Little Rock leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 23.6 min). Little Rock leads in cost of living index (84 vs 92). Little Rock leads in median household income ($54,891 vs $52,963).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Little Rock, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 75.6 (#438) |
| Population | 60,032 | 202,591 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $221,019 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+22.1 |
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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C
75.6 Score
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas capital with Southern charm
Median Home
$221,019
Population
202,591
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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