Carrboro, NC vs Kalispell, MT
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.
Carrboro
70.3
#1110 nationally
Kalispell
68
#1357 nationally
Carrboro leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.0). Kalispell leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 23.5 min). Kalispell leads in walk score (42 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrboro, NC | Kalispell, MT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1110) | 68 (#1357) |
| Population | 21,103 | 29,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $429,889 | $565,555 |
| Median Household Income | $76,933 | $57,123 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 14.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | R+33.8 |
C-
70.3 Score
Carrboro, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$429,889
Population
21,103
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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D+
68 Score
Kalispell, MT
Small Montana city with local appeal
Median Home
$565,555
Population
29,886
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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