Memphis, TN vs Thomasville, NC
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.
Memphis
76
#398 nationally
Thomasville
78.2
#192 nationally
Thomasville leads in crime level (9.1 vs 68.5). Thomasville leads in walk score (71 vs 35). Thomasville leads in cost of living index (89 vs 91).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Memphis, TN | Thomasville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#398) | 78.2 (#192) |
| Population | 618,639 | 27,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $144,877 | $239,669 |
| Median Household Income | $48,090 | $48,457 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 68.5 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.4 | R+47.1 |
C
76 Score
Memphis, TN
Major Tennessee city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$144,877
Population
618,639
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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C+
78.2 Score
Thomasville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,669
Population
27,435
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Southeast
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