Montgomery, AL vs Wake Forest, 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.
Montgomery
77.8
#216 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 16.3). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $54,166). Montgomery leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, AL | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#216) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 195,287 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $152,082 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $54,166 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 16.3 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+30.7 | D+25.6 |
C+
77.8 Score
Montgomery, AL
Mid-size Alabama city with community character
Median Home
$152,082
Population
195,287
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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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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