Florence, AZ 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.
Florence
72.2
#918 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Florence leads in crime level (3.3 vs 9.9). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 31.8 min). New Bern leads in walk score (27 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, AZ | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#918) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 24,291 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,009 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $74,025 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 31.8 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | R+20.5 |
C-
72.2 Score
Florence, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,009
Population
24,291
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Southwest
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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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