Bend, OR vs Wilmington, 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
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Bend leads in median household income ($82,671 vs $54,891). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 134). Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 21.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 104,557 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | D+0.6 |
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+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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