Durham, NC vs Kettering, OH
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
Kettering
84
#9 nationally
Kettering leads in walk score (41 vs 33). Kettering leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 22.8 min). Kettering leads in cost of living index (91 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Kettering, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 84 (#9) |
| Population | 283,506 | 56,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $247,857 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $69,818 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.2 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | Even |
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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B
84 Score
Kettering, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$247,857
Population
56,876
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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