Durham, NC vs Jurupa Valley, 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.
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Jurupa Valley
61.9
#1884 nationally
Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 32.2 min). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 141). Jurupa Valley leads in median household income ($91,562 vs $67,432).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Jurupa Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 61.9 (#1884) |
| Population | 283,506 | 107,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $678,444 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $91,562 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+1.3 |
Data coverage note: Jurupa Valley is missing data for 1 metric that Durham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D-
61.9 Score
Jurupa Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$678,444
Population
107,321
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$91,562
Pacific
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