New Bern, NC vs Pearl, MS
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.
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Pearl
78
#203 nationally
Pearl leads in crime level (4.8 vs 9.9). New Bern leads in walk score (27 vs 18). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 25.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Pearl, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 78 (#203) |
| Population | 32,226 | 28,117 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $211,159 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $56,838 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | R+47.1 |
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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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78 Score
Pearl, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,159
Population
28,117
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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