Durham, NC vs Madison Heights, MI
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
Madison Heights
79.9
#100 nationally
Madison Heights leads in walk score (57 vs 33). Madison Heights leads in cost of living index (93 vs 102). Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $63,224).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Madison Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 79.9 (#100) |
| Population | 283,506 | 28,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $222,737 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $63,224 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.6 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+10.6 |
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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C+
79.9 Score
Madison Heights, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,737
Population
28,238
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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