Columbia, TN 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.
Columbia
63.7
#1743 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 15.7). Kannapolis leads in median household income ($66,487 vs $58,110). Columbia leads in walk score (24 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, TN | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1743) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 47,445 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,699 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $58,110 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 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+44.6 | R+7.7 |
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63.7 Score
Columbia, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,699
Population
47,445
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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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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