Durham, NC vs Moreno Valley, 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
Moreno Valley
63.3
#1778 nationally
Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 35.6 min). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 137). Moreno Valley leads in median household income ($82,637 vs $67,432).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Moreno Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 63.3 (#1778) |
| Population | 283,506 | 212,392 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $556,513 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $82,637 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+1.3 |
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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D
63.3 Score
Moreno Valley, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$556,513
Population
212,392
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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