Allentown, PA vs Kannapolis, 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.
Allentown
73.3
#749 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Allentown leads in walk score (67 vs 22). Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 7.5). Kannapolis leads in median household income ($66,487 vs $52,449).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allentown, PA | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#749) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 124,880 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,980 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $52,449 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | R+7.7 |
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73.3 Score
Allentown, PA
Mid-size Pennsylvania city with community character
Median Home
$319,980
Population
124,880
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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74.2 Score
Kannapolis, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$282,200
Population
59,321
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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