Carrboro, NC vs Poway, 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.
Carrboro
70.3
#1110 nationally
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $76,933). Carrboro leads in cost of living index (126 vs 179). Poway leads in crime level (3.7 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrboro, NC | Poway, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1110) | 66.1 (#1587) |
| Population | 21,103 | 48,051 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $429,889 | $1,225,939 |
| Median Household Income | $76,933 | $135,605 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | D+16.8 |
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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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D
66.1 Score
Poway, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,225,939
Population
48,051
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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