Bellevue, WA vs Kernersville, 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.
Bellevue
69.5
#1192 nationally
Kernersville
70.8
#1057 nationally
Bellevue leads in walk score (55 vs 20). Bellevue leads in median household income ($145,892 vs $66,151). Kernersville leads in cost of living index (100 vs 175).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellevue, WA | Kernersville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1192) | 70.8 (#1057) |
| Population | 154,331 | 28,016 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,451,887 | $323,709 |
| Median Household Income | $145,892 | $66,151 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 6.2 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+13.2 |
D+
69.5 Score
Bellevue, WA
Eastside excellence
Median Home
$1,451,887
Population
154,331
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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C-
70.8 Score
Kernersville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,709
Population
28,016
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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