Edina, MN 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.
Edina
73.1
#783 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Edina leads in crime level (2.0 vs 9.9). Edina leads in median household income ($125,506 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in cost of living index (95 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edina, MN | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#783) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 53,348 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $631,926 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $125,506 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+20.5 |
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73.1 Score
Edina, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$631,926
Population
53,348
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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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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