Goldsboro, NC vs Johnson City, TN
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.
Goldsboro
72.9
#806 nationally
Johnson City
70.3
#1115 nationally
Johnson City leads in crime level (11.0 vs 29.5). Johnson City leads in median household income ($53,173 vs $44,196). Goldsboro leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 18.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goldsboro, NC | Johnson City, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#806) | 70.3 (#1115) |
| Population | 33,469 | 73,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $194,546 | $299,206 |
| Median Household Income | $44,196 | $53,173 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 18.2 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 29.5 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | R+39.5 |
C-
72.9 Score
Goldsboro, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$194,546
Population
33,469
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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C-
70.3 Score
Johnson City, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,206
Population
73,337
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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