Durham, NC vs Westmont, IL
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
Westmont
74.6
#578 nationally
Westmont leads in walk score (52 vs 33). Westmont leads in median household income ($82,519 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Westmont, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 74.6 (#578) |
| Population | 283,506 | 23,933 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $417,239 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $82,519 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 52 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.5 |
| 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+13.3 |
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
74.6 Score
Westmont, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,239
Population
23,933
Crime
Low
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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