Kinston, NC vs Mesquite, NV
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.
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
Mesquite leads in crime level (3.4 vs 26.3). Mesquite leads in median household income ($69,146 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in cost of living index (87 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kinston, NC | Mesquite, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#774) | 71.9 (#951) |
| Population | 19,411 | 22,786 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,755 | $375,930 |
| Median Household Income | $35,653 | $69,146 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.8 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Kinston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.9 Score
Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
West
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