Helena, 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.
Helena
69.1
#1251 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Helena leads in walk score (49 vs 27). New Bern leads in crime level (9.9 vs 14.1). Helena leads in average commute (13.4 min vs 18 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Helena, MT | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1251) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 34,464 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $484,550 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $64,798 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 13.4 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 14.1 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.7 | R+20.5 |
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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73.3 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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