Arvada, CO 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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 26.9 min). New Bern leads in cost of living index (95 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 121,414 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+20.5 |
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66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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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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