Kinston, NC vs Spanish Fork, UT

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

vs

Spanish Fork

72.6

#866 nationally

Spanish Fork leads in crime level (2.1 vs 26.3). Spanish Fork leads in median household income ($93,989 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in cost of living index (87 vs 118).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Kinston, NC Spanish Fork, UT
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#774) 72.6 (#866)
Population 19,411 45,557
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $147,755 $520,115
Median Household Income $35,653 $93,989
Average Commute 19.1 min 20.2 min
Walk Score 31 30
Crime Level 26.3 2.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 87 118
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.8 R+39.8