Beaumont, TX vs Wilmington, 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.
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Beaumont leads in cost of living index (91 vs 101). Beaumont leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 21.2 min). Wilmington leads in walk score (32 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 112,193 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | D+0.6 |
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75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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D+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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