Durham, NC vs Greenfield, 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
Greenfield
75.9
#406 nationally
Greenfield leads in walk score (40 vs 33). Greenfield leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 22.8 min). Greenfield leads in cost of living index (99 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Greenfield, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 75.9 (#406) |
| Population | 283,506 | 36,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $338,517 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $67,536 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 99 |
| 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
75.9 Score
Greenfield, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$338,517
Population
36,916
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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