Columbus, GA vs Winston-Salem, 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.
Columbus
76.2
#370 nationally
Winston-Salem
69.3
#1238 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (16.5 vs 22.2). Columbus leads in walk score (25 vs 22). Columbus leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 21.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, GA | Winston-Salem, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#370) | 69.3 (#1238) |
| Population | 201,877 | 252,975 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,343 | $265,029 |
| Median Household Income | $54,561 | $54,416 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+13.2 |
C
76.2 Score
Columbus, GA
Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$174,343
Population
201,877
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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D+
69.3 Score
Winston-Salem, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$265,029
Population
252,975
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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