Bristol, TN vs Goldsboro, 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.
Bristol
72.4
#889 nationally
Goldsboro
72.9
#806 nationally
Bristol leads in crime level (10.0 vs 29.5). Goldsboro leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 21.5 min). Bristol leads in median household income ($49,130 vs $44,196).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bristol, TN | Goldsboro, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#889) | 72.9 (#806) |
| Population | 27,854 | 33,469 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $238,434 | $194,546 |
| Median Household Income | $49,130 | $44,196 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 29.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.0 | R+16.4 |
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72.4 Score
Bristol, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$238,434
Population
27,854
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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72.9 Score
Goldsboro, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$194,546
Population
33,469
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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