Lacey, WA 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.
Lacey
68.1
#1347 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Lacey leads in crime level (5.1 vs 9.9). Lacey leads in median household income ($79,874 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lacey, WA | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1347) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 58,326 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $517,030 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $79,874 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.4 | R+20.5 |
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68.1 Score
Lacey, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$517,030
Population
58,326
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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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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