Durham, NC vs West Palm Beach, 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
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
West Palm Beach leads in walk score (40 vs 33). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 116). Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $64,044).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 283,506 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 15.8 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+0.8 |
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
65.4 Score
West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$406,115
Population
124,130
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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