Central Point, OR 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.
Central Point
73.2
#768 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Central Point leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 25.6 min). Central Point leads in walk score (32 vs 22). Kannapolis leads in cost of living index (97 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Point, OR | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#768) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 19,171 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,657 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $79,731 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | R+7.7 |
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73.2 Score
Central Point, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$423,657
Population
19,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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