Clive, IA 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.
Clive
73.3
#753 nationally
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Clive leads in crime level (5.7 vs 26.3). Clive leads in median household income ($124,908 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in cost of living index (87 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clive, IA | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#753) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 19,005 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,260 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $124,908 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 31 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+6.8 |
Data coverage note: Clive is missing data for 1 metric that Kinston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.3 Score
Clive, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
19,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$124,908
Midwest
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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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