Durham, NC vs La Habra, 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
La Habra
64.2
#1711 nationally
La Habra leads in walk score (63 vs 33). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 166). La Habra leads in median household income ($93,801 vs $67,432).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | La Habra, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 64.2 (#1711) |
| Population | 283,506 | 60,991 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $912,276 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $93,801 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 63 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 9.9 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+2.6 |
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
64.2 Score
La Habra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$912,276
Population
60,991
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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