Highland, CA vs Thomasville, NC
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.
Highland
62.5
#1849 nationally
Thomasville
78.2
#192 nationally
Thomasville leads in walk score (71 vs 35). Thomasville leads in crime level (9.1 vs 14.6). Highland leads in median household income ($72,222 vs $48,457).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, CA | Thomasville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1849) | 78.2 (#192) |
| Population | 56,202 | 27,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $542,040 | $239,669 |
| Median Household Income | $72,222 | $48,457 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+47.1 |
D-
62.5 Score
Highland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$542,040
Population
56,202
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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C+
78.2 Score
Thomasville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,669
Population
27,435
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Southeast
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