Durham, NC vs White Plains, NY
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
White Plains
70
#1149 nationally
White Plains leads in walk score (63 vs 33). White Plains leads in median household income ($109,551 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | White Plains, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 70 (#1149) |
| Population | 283,506 | 61,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $808,808 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $109,551 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 63 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.1 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+26.3 |
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-
70 Score
White Plains, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$808,808
Population
61,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
View White Plains, NY →
Try a different matchup
Swap Durham for: