Durham, NC vs Rancho Cordova, CA
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
Rancho Cordova
65.2
#1647 nationally
Rancho Cordova leads in walk score (43 vs 33). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 132). Rancho Cordova leads in median household income ($85,099 vs $67,432).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Rancho Cordova, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 65.2 (#1647) |
| Population | 283,506 | 82,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $535,848 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $85,099 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.7 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+19.7 |
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
65.2 Score
Rancho Cordova, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$535,848
Population
82,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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