New Bern, NC vs Raytown, MO
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.
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Raytown
75.2
#493 nationally
New Bern leads in crime level (9.9 vs 23.7). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 23.8 min). Raytown leads in median household income ($64,542 vs $55,673).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Raytown, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 75.2 (#493) |
| Population | 32,226 | 29,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $210,880 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $64,542 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 23.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | D+19.3 |
C
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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C
75.2 Score
Raytown, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$210,880
Population
29,097
Crime
High
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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