Fishers, IN 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.

Fishers

76.4

#349 nationally

vs

Winston-Salem

69.3

#1238 nationally

Fishers leads in median household income ($115,126 vs $54,416). Winston-Salem leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 24.8 min). Winston-Salem leads in cost of living index (94 vs 101).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fishers, IN Winston-Salem, NC
WhereAtHome Score 76.4 (#349) 69.3 (#1238)
Population 103,842 252,975
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $449,366 $265,029
Median Household Income $115,126 $54,416
Average Commute 24.8 min 21.6 min
Walk Score 22 22
Crime Level Very Low 22.2
School Rating 8.8 N/A
Cost of Living Index 101 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.1 D+13.2