Chapel Hill, NC vs Post Falls, ID
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
Post Falls
67.7
#1396 nationally
Chapel Hill leads in walk score (34 vs 23). Chapel Hill leads in median household income ($85,940 vs $71,042). Post Falls leads in cost of living index (111 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | Post Falls, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 67.7 (#1396) |
| Population | 62,043 | 44,798 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $533,761 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $71,042 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | R+51.8 |
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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D+
67.7 Score
Post Falls, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$533,761
Population
44,798
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
West
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