Chapel Hill, NC vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Chapel Hill leads in crime level (4.7 vs 12.0). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 19.6 min). Williston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 62,043 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Chapel Hill has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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