Layton, UT 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.
Layton
71.7
#966 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Layton leads in crime level (3.6 vs 9.9). Layton leads in median household income ($93,453 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 23 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Layton, UT | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#966) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 83,516 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,627 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $93,453 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+20.5 |
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71.7 Score
Layton, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,627
Population
83,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
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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