Chapel Hill, NC vs Walnut, 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.
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Chapel Hill leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 35.1 min). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $85,940). Chapel Hill leads in cost of living index (133 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 62,043 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | D+32.9 |
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
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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