Carrboro, NC vs Marshall, TX
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.
Carrboro
70.3
#1110 nationally
Marshall
80
#97 nationally
Carrboro leads in crime level (4.9 vs 9.4). Carrboro leads in median household income ($76,933 vs $49,162). Marshall leads in cost of living index (89 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrboro, NC | Marshall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1110) | 80 (#97) |
| Population | 21,103 | 24,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $429,889 | $166,238 |
| Median Household Income | $76,933 | $49,162 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 9.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | R+50.6 |
C-
70.3 Score
Carrboro, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$429,889
Population
21,103
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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B-
80 Score
Marshall, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$166,238
Population
24,118
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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