Amarillo, TX vs New Bern, NC
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.
Amarillo
76.9
#294 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
New Bern leads in crime level (9.9 vs 18.9). Amarillo leads in walk score (40 vs 27). Amarillo leads in median household income ($60,628 vs $55,673).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Amarillo, TX | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#294) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 202,408 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,025 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $60,628 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 18.9 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.4 | R+20.5 |
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76.9 Score
Amarillo, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,025
Population
202,408
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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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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