New Bern, NC vs Plainfield, IN
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
Plainfield
71.5
#979 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (6.7 vs 9.9). Plainfield leads in median household income ($77,249 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 23.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Plainfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 71.5 (#979) |
| Population | 32,226 | 37,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $338,217 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $77,249 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | R+21.5 |
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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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71.5 Score
Plainfield, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$338,217
Population
37,047
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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