Bend, OR vs New Bern, 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.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Bend leads in crime level (4.6 vs 9.9). Bend leads in median household income ($82,671 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in cost of living index (95 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 104,557 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | R+20.5 |
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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C
73.3 Score
New Bern, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,045
Population
32,226
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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