Durham, NC vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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 Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 159). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 283,506 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.0 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+2.1 |
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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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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