| | Lubbock, TX | Winston-Salem, NC | United States |
| Overall | 81.1 | 84.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.9 | 95.2 | 100 |
| Health | 116.0 | 96.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 57.6 | 62.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $200,600 | $229,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,350.0% | 9,650.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 73.1 | 75.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 104.0 | 109.1 | 100 |
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Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What More
Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous More
I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with More
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Reviews for Winston-Salem 
26 Reviews
Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and More
I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank, More
I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years) More
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