Durham, NC vs St. Petersburg, FL
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
St. Petersburg
67.8
#1386 nationally
St. Petersburg leads in walk score (43 vs 33). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 113). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 24 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | St. Petersburg, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 67.8 (#1386) |
| Population | 283,506 | 263,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $358,420 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $70,333 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 17.0 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+5.2 |
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+
67.8 Score
St. Petersburg, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$358,420
Population
263,553
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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