Durham, NC vs Maplewood, MN
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
Maplewood
70.3
#1118 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 24). Maplewood leads in median household income ($86,769 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Maplewood, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 70.3 (#1118) |
| Population | 283,506 | 39,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $350,789 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $86,769 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 12.4 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+43.3 |
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-
70.3 Score
Maplewood, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,789
Population
39,958
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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