San Antonio, TX 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.
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $57,346). San Antonio leads in walk score (37 vs 20). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Antonio, TX | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#570) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 1,495,295 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,689 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $57,346 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.0 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.8 | D+25.6 |
C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
View San Antonio, TX →
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
View Wake Forest, NC →
Try a different matchup
Swap San Antonio for: