Kinston, NC vs Prichard, AL
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
Prichard
76.4
#355 nationally
Prichard leads in crime level (17.3 vs 26.3). Kinston leads in walk score (31 vs 23). Kinston leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 24.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kinston, NC | Prichard, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#774) | 76.4 (#355) |
| Population | 19,411 | 18,816 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,755 | $59,455 |
| Median Household Income | $35,653 | $36,110 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 17.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.8 | R+16.4 |
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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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76.4 Score
Prichard, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$59,455
Population
18,816
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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