Durham, NC vs Mount Vernon, WA
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 Vernon
67.1
#1463 nationally
Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 121). Mount Vernon leads in walk score (35 vs 33). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 23.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Mount Vernon, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 67.1 (#1463) |
| Population | 283,506 | 35,259 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $592,945 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $69,227 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.2 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+8.9 |
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+
67.1 Score
Mount Vernon, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,945
Population
35,259
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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