Kernersville, NC vs Modesto, CA
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.
Kernersville
70.8
#1057 nationally
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Kernersville leads in crime level (6.2 vs 18.0). Modesto leads in walk score (48 vs 20). Kernersville leads in cost of living index (100 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kernersville, NC | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1057) | 64.2 (#1712) |
| Population | 28,016 | 218,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,709 | $447,153 |
| Median Household Income | $66,151 | $73,375 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.2 | R+11.0 |
C-
70.8 Score
Kernersville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,709
Population
28,016
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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D
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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