Side-by-side
Durham vs Winston-Salem
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Durham, NC63 | Winston-Salem, NC65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 65 |
| Affordability | 83 | 91 |
| Housing | 56 | 70 |
| Jobs | 65 | 61 |
| Safety | 35 | 29 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 28 | 36 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,138 | $3,715 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,507 | $1,082 |
| Median home value | $355,300 | $208,200 |
| Median HH income | $79,234 | $57,673 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% | 4.1% |
| Population | 288.5K | 250.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 31° | 89° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 221 |