Montgomery, AL vs Winston-Salem, 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.
Montgomery
77.8
#216 nationally
Winston-Salem
69.3
#1238 nationally
Montgomery leads in crime level (16.3 vs 22.2). Montgomery leads in walk score (26 vs 22). Montgomery leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 21.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, AL | Winston-Salem, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#216) | 69.3 (#1238) |
| Population | 195,287 | 252,975 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $152,082 | $265,029 |
| Median Household Income | $54,166 | $54,416 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 16.3 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+30.7 | D+13.2 |
C+
77.8 Score
Montgomery, AL
Mid-size Alabama city with community character
Median Home
$152,082
Population
195,287
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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D+
69.3 Score
Winston-Salem, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$265,029
Population
252,975
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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