Bozeman, MT 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.
Bozeman
65.6
#1621 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Bozeman leads in walk score (47 vs 27). New Bern leads in cost of living index (95 vs 128). Bozeman leads in median household income ($74,113 vs $55,673).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bozeman, MT | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1621) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 57,305 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $727,000 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $74,113 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.2 | R+20.5 |
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65.6 Score
Bozeman, MT
Montana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$727,000
Population
57,305
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
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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