Goldsboro, NC vs Romulus, MI
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
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Goldsboro leads in walk score (25 vs 16). Goldsboro leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 24.5 min). Romulus leads in median household income ($63,854 vs $44,196).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goldsboro, NC | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#806) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 33,469 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $194,546 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $44,196 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 29.5 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | D+29.0 |
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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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74.2 Score
Romulus, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,880
Population
24,702
Crime
High
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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