Demand-Backed Comparison

Compare Chapel Hill vs Durham on cost, climate, safety, and daily life

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Chapel Hill

North Carolina

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Durham

North Carolina

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Biggest tradeoff: Durham, North Carolina

Durham, North Carolina is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on safety.

Comparison Matrix

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General Info
Population59,568257,636
Elevation486 ft(148 m)404 ft(123 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$615,307
$389,648
Median Rent
$1,835
$1,615
Median Income$85,940$74,710
Rent Burden26%26%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days307 days/yr305 days/yr
Avg. High72°F72°F
Comfort Score78/100Great77/100Great
Temp Swing38°F39°F
Annual Rainfall50"(127 cm)49"(124 cm)
Annual Snowfall1"(3 cm)1"(3 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 43 (Avg)14 days > 100
AQI 45 (Avg)25 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk Score63N/A
Transit Score60N/A
Safety Score78 / 10058 / 100
School Rating7.5/105.9/10
Internet Access
Fiber: 69%Cable: 90%
Fiber: 60%Cable: 94%
Demographics
Median Age25.6 years34.7 years
College Educated77%54%
Remote Workers25%18%
Nature Access
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