Pasadena, TX 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.
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Winston-Salem
69.3
#1238 nationally
Pasadena leads in walk score (43 vs 22). Pasadena leads in crime level (15.5 vs 22.2). Winston-Salem leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Winston-Salem, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 69.3 (#1238) |
| Population | 146,716 | 252,975 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $265,029 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $54,416 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+13.2 |
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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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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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