Centennial, CO 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.
Centennial
69.5
#1193 nationally
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Centennial leads in crime level (4.7 vs 26.3). Centennial leads in median household income ($124,617 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in cost of living index (87 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1193) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 106,883 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $641,069 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $124,617 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+6.8 |
D+
69.5 Score
Centennial, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$641,069
Population
106,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
West
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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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