Napa, CA vs Raleigh, 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.
Napa
65.1
#1651 nationally
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
Napa leads in crime level (7.9 vs 32.0). Raleigh leads in cost of living index (105 vs 173). Napa leads in walk score (51 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Napa, CA | Raleigh, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1651) | 71 (#1035) |
| Population | 77,492 | 470,763 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $873,489 | $435,237 |
| Median Household Income | $100,273 | $82,424 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 32.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | D+25.6 |
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65.1 Score
Napa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$873,489
Population
77,492
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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C-
71 Score
Raleigh, NC
Research Triangle innovation hub
Median Home
$435,237
Population
470,763
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Southeast
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