Greensboro, NC vs Sammamish, WA
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
Sammamish
65.1
#1652 nationally
Sammamish leads in crime level (0.8 vs 25.3). Sammamish leads in median household income ($215,047 vs $55,051). Greensboro leads in walk score (29 vs 13).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greensboro, NC | Sammamish, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1281) | 65.1 (#1652) |
| Population | 302,296 | 65,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $265,428 | $1,557,390 |
| Median Household Income | $55,051 | $215,047 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 25.3 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+51.7 |
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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D
65.1 Score
Sammamish, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,557,390
Population
65,116
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Pacific
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