Durham, NC vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $57,346). San Antonio leads in walk score (37 vs 33). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 283,506 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Moderate |
| School Rating | 6.4 | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+9.8 |
D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
View Durham, NC →
C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
View San Antonio, TX →