Durham, NC vs Franklin, WI
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.
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Franklin
74.3
#608 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 17). Franklin leads in median household income ($100,524 vs $67,432). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 25.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Franklin, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 74.3 (#608) |
| Population | 283,506 | 35,485 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $447,838 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $100,524 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 17 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.4 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+38.5 |
D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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C
74.3 Score
Franklin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,838
Population
35,485
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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