New Bern, NC vs Tamarac, FL
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
Tamarac
69.9
#1162 nationally
New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 30.7 min). Tamarac leads in crime level (7.5 vs 9.9). New Bern leads in cost of living index (95 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Tamarac, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 69.9 (#1162) |
| Population | 32,226 | 72,372 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $294,542 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $59,140 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | D+17.0 |
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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D+
69.9 Score
Tamarac, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$294,542
Population
72,372
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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