Durham, NC vs Kalispell, MT
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
Kalispell
68
#1357 nationally
Kalispell leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 22.8 min). Kalispell leads in walk score (42 vs 33). Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $57,123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Kalispell, MT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 68 (#1357) |
| Population | 283,506 | 29,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $565,555 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $57,123 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 14.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.0 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+33.8 |
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+
68 Score
Kalispell, MT
Small Montana city with local appeal
Median Home
$565,555
Population
29,886
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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