Durham, NC vs Lynwood, 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
Lynwood
61.4
#1908 nationally
Lynwood leads in walk score (70 vs 33). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 142). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Lynwood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 61.4 (#1908) |
| Population | 283,506 | 63,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $694,362 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $67,350 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 70 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 24.9 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.4 Score
Lynwood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$694,362
Population
63,234
Crime
High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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