Charlotte, NC 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.
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 27.1 min). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in cost of living index (95 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 897,720 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 9.9 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+20.5 |
D+
68.1 Score
Charlotte, NC
Banking capital of the South
Median Home
$397,231
Population
897,720
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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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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