Burlington, NC vs Mason, OH
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
Mason
74
#648 nationally
Mason leads in crime level (1.0 vs 26.1). Mason leads in median household income ($121,082 vs $52,963). Burlington leads in walk score (33 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Mason, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 74 (#648) |
| Population | 60,032 | 35,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $513,673 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $121,082 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | R+31.5 |
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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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74 Score
Mason, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,673
Population
35,660
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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