Bozeman, MT vs Wilson, 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
Wilson
72.4
#899 nationally
Bozeman leads in median household income ($74,113 vs $46,891). Bozeman leads in walk score (47 vs 31). Bozeman leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 21.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bozeman, MT | Wilson, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1621) | 72.4 (#899) |
| Population | 57,305 | 47,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $727,000 | $217,005 |
| Median Household Income | $74,113 | $46,891 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | 15.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.2 | Even |
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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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72.4 Score
Wilson, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$217,005
Population
47,833
Crime
High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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