Austin, TX 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 22). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $66,487). Kannapolis leads in cost of living index (97 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 967,862 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.6 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+7.7 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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C
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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