Kinston, NC 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.
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Winston-Salem
69.3
#1238 nationally
Winston-Salem leads in median household income ($54,416 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in walk score (31 vs 22). Winston-Salem leads in crime level (22.2 vs 26.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kinston, NC | Winston-Salem, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#774) | 69.3 (#1238) |
| Population | 19,411 | 252,975 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,755 | $265,029 |
| Median Household Income | $35,653 | $54,416 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.8 | D+13.2 |
C
73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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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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