Greensboro, NC vs Ocean Springs, MS
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.
Greensboro
68.8
#1281 nationally
Ocean Springs
77
#292 nationally
Ocean Springs leads in crime level (2.4 vs 25.3). Greensboro leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 28.6 min). Ocean Springs leads in median household income ($72,500 vs $55,051).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greensboro, NC | Ocean Springs, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1281) | 77 (#292) |
| Population | 302,296 | 18,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $265,428 | $271,190 |
| Median Household Income | $55,051 | $72,500 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 25.3 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+39.9 |
D+
68.8 Score
Greensboro, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$265,428
Population
302,296
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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C+
77 Score
Ocean Springs, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,190
Population
18,997
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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