Carlsbad, CA vs Holly Springs, NC
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.
Carlsbad
62.6
#1838 nationally
Holly Springs
69.1
#1252 nationally
Carlsbad leads in walk score (31 vs 19). Holly Springs leads in cost of living index (124 vs 202). Holly Springs leads in crime level (4.5 vs 5.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carlsbad, CA | Holly Springs, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1838) | 69.1 (#1252) |
| Population | 113,495 | 46,271 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,361,646 | $580,845 |
| Median Household Income | $134,139 | $127,755 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 202 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+25.6 |
D-
62.6 Score
Carlsbad, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,361,646
Population
113,495
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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D+
69.1 Score
Holly Springs, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$580,845
Population
46,271
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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