Great Falls, MT 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.
Great Falls
69.8
#1168 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Great Falls leads in walk score (44 vs 27). New Bern leads in crime level (9.9 vs 15.7). Great Falls leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 18 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Great Falls, MT | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1168) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 60,422 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,793 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $58,272 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.4 | R+20.5 |
D+
69.8 Score
Great Falls, MT
Montana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$341,793
Population
60,422
Crime
High
Walk Score
44
West
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C
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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