Durham, NC vs Oak Harbor, 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
Oak Harbor
70
#1146 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 27). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 123). Oak Harbor leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 22.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Oak Harbor, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 70 (#1146) |
| Population | 283,506 | 24,016 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $536,285 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $68,039 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.1 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+16.6 |
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 Score
Oak Harbor, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$536,285
Population
24,016
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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