New Bern, NC vs Provo, 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.
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in walk score (44 vs 27). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 20.8 min). Provo leads in median household income ($62,891 vs $55,673).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 32,226 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | R+39.8 |
C
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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C
73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
West
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