Durham, NC vs Olive Branch, MS
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
Olive Branch
74.3
#610 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 14). Olive Branch leads in median household income ($93,762 vs $67,432). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Olive Branch, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 74.3 (#610) |
| Population | 283,506 | 47,029 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $336,094 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $93,762 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 14 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.5 |
| 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+24.1 |
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
74.3 Score
Olive Branch, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,094
Population
47,029
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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