Raleigh, NC vs Westminster, 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.
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Westminster leads in crime level (12.0 vs 32.0). Westminster leads in walk score (65 vs 31). Raleigh leads in cost of living index (105 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Raleigh, NC | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1035) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 470,763 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,237 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $82,424 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 32.0 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | 7.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+2.6 |
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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D-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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