Side-by-side
Winston-Salem vs Akron vs Lubbock vs Durham
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Winston-Salem, NC65 | Akron, OH61 | Lubbock, TX67 | Durham, NC63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 65 | 61 | 67 | 63 |
| Affordability | 91 | 92 | 93 | 83 |
| Housing | 70 | 69 | 83 | 56 |
| Jobs | 61 | 68 | 57 | 65 |
| Safety | 29 | 20 | 33 | 35 |
| Climate | 100 | 71 | 98 | 100 |
| Amenities | 36 | 35 | 29 | 28 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,715 | $3,643 | $3,673 | $4,138 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,082 | $985 | $990 | $1,507 |
| Median home value | $208,200 | $111,200 | $197,900 | $355,300 |
| Median HH income | $57,673 | $48,544 | $60,487 | $79,234 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Population | 250.9K | 189.5K | 261.1K | 288.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 83° / 20° | 93° / 26° | 90° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 221 | 141 | 288 | 228 |