Decatur, GA 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.
Decatur
83.8
#11 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Decatur leads in crime level (3.6 vs 9.9). Decatur leads in median household income ($129,992 vs $55,673). Decatur leads in walk score (60 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, GA | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.8 (#11) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 24,307 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,512 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $129,992 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 147 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+20.5 |
B
83.8 Score
Decatur, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,512
Population
24,307
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
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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