High Point, NC vs Imperial Beach, CA
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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 23). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 167). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 27.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 116,926 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+16.8 |
C-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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