Maplewood, MN 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.
Maplewood
70.3
#1118 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Maplewood leads in median household income ($86,769 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 23.5 min). New Bern leads in crime level (9.9 vs 12.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maplewood, MN | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1118) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 39,958 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,789 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $86,769 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | R+20.5 |
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70.3 Score
Maplewood, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,789
Population
39,958
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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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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