Little Rock, AR 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.
Little Rock
75.6
#438 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Little Rock leads in walk score (34 vs 27). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 21.4 min). Little Rock leads in cost of living index (84 vs 95).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Rock, AR | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#438) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 202,591 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $221,019 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $54,891 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.9 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.1 | R+20.5 |
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75.6 Score
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas capital with Southern charm
Median Home
$221,019
Population
202,591
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Southwest
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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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