Kinston, NC vs Wooster, OH
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.
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Wooster
76
#403 nationally
Wooster leads in crime level (7.8 vs 26.3). Wooster leads in median household income ($61,608 vs $35,653). Wooster leads in average commute (16.8 min vs 19.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kinston, NC | Wooster, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#774) | 76 (#403) |
| Population | 19,411 | 27,030 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,755 | $267,893 |
| Median Household Income | $35,653 | $61,608 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 16.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.8 | R+39.3 |
C
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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C
76 Score
Wooster, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$267,893
Population
27,030
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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