Helena, MT 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.
Helena
69.1
#1251 nationally
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Helena leads in crime level (14.1 vs 26.3). Helena leads in median household income ($64,798 vs $35,653). Helena leads in walk score (49 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Helena, MT | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1251) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 34,464 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $484,550 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $64,798 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 13.4 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 14.1 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.7 | R+6.8 |
D+
69.1 Score
Helena, MT
Small Montana city with local appeal
Median Home
$484,550
Population
34,464
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
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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