Durham, NC vs Upper Arlington, 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
Upper Arlington
77.3
#262 nationally
Upper Arlington leads in median household income ($144,705 vs $67,432). Upper Arlington leads in walk score (45 vs 33). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Upper Arlington, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 77.3 (#262) |
| Population | 283,506 | 35,743 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $650,170 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $144,705 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 19.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 0.8 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+28.4 |
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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C+
77.3 Score
Upper Arlington, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$650,170
Population
35,743
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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