| | Peoria, IL | Winston-Salem, NC | United States |
| Overall | 75.6 | 84.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.0 | 95.2 | 100 |
| Health | 112.0 | 96.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 33.3 | 62.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $130,300 | $229,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,310.0% | 9,650.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 74.0 | 75.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 137.0 | 109.1 | 100 |
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In my opinion Peoria is a great city and for it’s size it has a lot of amenities a big city would have such as a ballpark, civic center, many educational options, great More
Crime is rampant and you can't even visit parks anymore without fear of some gang drive-by. More
I lived in Peoria for nearly three years for work and I miss it terribly. The Peoria metropolitan area is by far one of the most underrated in the country. I think what 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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