Mobile, AL 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.
Mobile
73.7
#689 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
New Bern leads in crime level (9.9 vs 20.6). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 22.8 min). Mobile leads in walk score (32 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mobile, AL | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#689) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 182,595 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,226 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | R+20.5 |
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73.7 Score
Mobile, AL
Mid-size Alabama city with community character
Median Home
$199,226
Population
182,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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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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