Wake Forest, NC vs Westminster, CA
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.
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Westminster leads in walk score (65 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 12.0). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wake Forest, NC | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1286) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 54,337 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,720 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $115,159 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+2.6 |
D+
68.8 Score
Wake Forest, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$513,720
Population
54,337
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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D-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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