Denver, CO 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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Denver leads in median household income ($85,853 vs $35,653). Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 31). Kinston leads in cost of living index (87 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 713,252 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 31 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 26.3 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | R+6.8 |
D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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C
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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