Durham, NC vs Maple Heights, 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
Maple Heights
80.3
#83 nationally
Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $49,877). Maple Heights leads in walk score (40 vs 33). Maple Heights leads in cost of living index (85 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Maple Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 80.3 (#83) |
| Population | 283,506 | 22,984 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $135,790 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $49,877 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.0 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+31.5 |
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-
80.3 Score
Maple Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$135,790
Population
22,984
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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