New Bern, NC vs Waukee, IA
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
Waukee
77.3
#263 nationally
Waukee leads in crime level (3.9 vs 9.9). Waukee leads in median household income ($106,846 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in cost of living index (95 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Waukee, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 77.3 (#263) |
| Population | 32,226 | 31,645 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $343,274 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $106,846 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | R+4.8 |
Data coverage note: Waukee is missing data for 1 metric that New Bern has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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77.3 Score
Waukee, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,274
Population
31,645
Crime
Low
Median Income
$106,846
Midwest
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