Springfield, MA 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.
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Winston-Salem
69.3
#1238 nationally
Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 22). Winston-Salem leads in cost of living index (94 vs 110). Winston-Salem leads in median household income ($54,416 vs $47,677).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, MA | Winston-Salem, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1222) | 69.3 (#1238) |
| Population | 153,672 | 252,975 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,092 | $265,029 |
| Median Household Income | $47,677 | $54,416 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 24.4 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+13.2 |
D+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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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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