Clive, IA 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.
Clive
73.3
#753 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Clive leads in median household income ($124,908 vs $55,673). Clive leads in crime level (5.7 vs 9.9). New Bern leads in cost of living index (95 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clive, IA | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#753) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 19,005 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,260 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $124,908 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+20.5 |
Data coverage note: Clive is missing data for 1 metric that New Bern has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.3 Score
Clive, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
19,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$124,908
Midwest
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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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