Bethany, OK vs Kinston, 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.
Bethany
83.4
#13 nationally
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Bethany leads in crime level (5.7 vs 26.3). Bethany leads in median household income ($54,606 vs $35,653). Bethany leads in walk score (47 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethany, OK | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.4 (#13) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 20,369 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,832 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $54,606 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | R+6.8 |
B
83.4 Score
Bethany, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$176,832
Population
20,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Southwest
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C
73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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