Covington, KY 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.
Covington
77.4
#247 nationally
Winston-Salem
69.3
#1238 nationally
Covington leads in crime level (7.9 vs 22.2). Covington leads in walk score (42 vs 22). Covington leads in cost of living index (87 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, KY | Winston-Salem, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#247) | 69.3 (#1238) |
| Population | 40,972 | 252,975 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,725 | $265,029 |
| Median Household Income | $53,770 | $54,416 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+13.2 |
C+
77.4 Score
Covington, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,725
Population
40,972
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
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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