Durham, NC vs Mount Pleasant, WI
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
Mount Pleasant
75.8
#417 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 20). Mount Pleasant leads in median household income ($83,827 vs $67,432). Mount Pleasant leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 22.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Mount Pleasant, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 75.8 (#417) |
| Population | 283,506 | 27,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $350,442 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $83,827 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.1 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+6.2 |
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
75.8 Score
Mount Pleasant, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,442
Population
27,727
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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