Cartersville, GA vs Kinston, 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.
Cartersville
71.3
#990 nationally
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Cartersville leads in crime level (7.2 vs 26.3). Cartersville leads in median household income ($75,407 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 25.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cartersville, GA | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#990) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 24,937 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,640 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $75,407 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.0 | R+6.8 |
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71.3 Score
Cartersville, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,640
Population
24,937
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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