Cornelius, NC vs Elk River, MN
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.
Cornelius
71.7
#962 nationally
Elk River
72.5
#875 nationally
Cornelius leads in walk score (26 vs 15). Elk River leads in cost of living index (108 vs 122). Cornelius leads in median household income ($107,969 vs $95,597).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cornelius, NC | Elk River, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#962) | 72.5 (#875) |
| Population | 33,139 | 27,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,679 | $402,011 |
| Median Household Income | $107,969 | $95,597 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+34.9 |
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71.7 Score
Cornelius, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$528,679
Population
33,139
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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72.5 Score
Elk River, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,011
Population
27,342
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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