Pensacola, FL 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.
Pensacola
75.9
#410 nationally
Winston-Salem
69.3
#1238 nationally
Pensacola leads in crime level (6.3 vs 22.2). Pensacola leads in walk score (36 vs 22). Pensacola leads in median household income ($67,722 vs $54,416).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pensacola, FL | Winston-Salem, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.9 (#410) | 69.3 (#1238) |
| Population | 53,724 | 252,975 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $267,430 | $265,029 |
| Median Household Income | $67,722 | $54,416 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.5 | D+13.2 |
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75.9 Score
Pensacola, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$267,430
Population
53,724
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
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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