Kinston, NC vs Schaumburg, IL
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
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 26.3). Schaumburg leads in median household income ($92,818 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kinston, NC | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#774) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 19,411 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,755 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $35,653 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.8 | D+42.0 |
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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C
76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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