Durham, NC vs Parma Heights, OH
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
Parma Heights
82.7
#21 nationally
Parma Heights leads in walk score (41 vs 33). Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $57,197). Parma Heights leads in cost of living index (89 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Parma Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 82.7 (#21) |
| Population | 283,506 | 20,431 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $224,246 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $57,197 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 0.8 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+31.5 |
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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B-
82.7 Score
Parma Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,246
Population
20,431
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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