Bend, OR vs Waxhaw, 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.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.6). Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 31.3 min). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $82,671).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 104,557 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that Bend has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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D
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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