Chapel Hill, NC vs Pinellas Park, FL
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.
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Pinellas Park
72.9
#813 nationally
Chapel Hill leads in median household income ($85,940 vs $62,306). Chapel Hill leads in crime level (4.7 vs 6.4). Pinellas Park leads in cost of living index (104 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | Pinellas Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 72.9 (#813) |
| Population | 62,043 | 53,456 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $305,323 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $62,306 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | R+5.2 |
D+
68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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C-
72.9 Score
Pinellas Park, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$305,323
Population
53,456
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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