Durham, NC vs La Crosse, 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
La Crosse
73.6
#704 nationally
La Crosse leads in walk score (54 vs 33). La Crosse leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 22.8 min). Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $51,836).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | La Crosse, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 73.6 (#704) |
| Population | 283,506 | 51,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $288,612 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $51,836 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 10.7 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+9.4 |
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
73.6 Score
La Crosse, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$288,612
Population
51,327
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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