Auburn, NY 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.
Auburn
77.5
#237 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Auburn leads in walk score (52 vs 22). Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.7). Kannapolis leads in median household income ($66,487 vs $48,203).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, NY | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#237) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 25,983 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,007 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $48,203 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.0 | R+7.7 |
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77.5 Score
Auburn, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,007
Population
25,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
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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