Selma, CA 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.

Selma

66.2

#1578 nationally

vs

Winston-Salem

69.3

#1238 nationally

Selma leads in walk score (47 vs 22). Selma leads in crime level (15.7 vs 22.2). Winston-Salem leads in cost of living index (94 vs 115).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Selma, CA Winston-Salem, NC
WhereAtHome Score 66.2 (#1578) 69.3 (#1238)
Population 24,467 252,975
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $364,110 $265,029
Median Household Income $53,874 $54,416
Average Commute 23.5 min 21.6 min
Walk Score 47 22
Crime Level 15.7 22.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 115 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+4.4 D+13.2