Cornelius, NC vs Issaquah, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Cornelius
71.7
#962 nationally
Issaquah
66.2
#1572 nationally
Cornelius leads in cost of living index (122 vs 172). Cornelius leads in crime level (2.8 vs 3.9). Issaquah leads in median household income ($143,006 vs $107,969).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cornelius, NC | Issaquah, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#962) | 66.2 (#1572) |
| Population | 33,139 | 38,977 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,679 | $1,137,397 |
| Median Household Income | $107,969 | $143,006 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 172 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+51.7 |
C-
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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D
66.2 Score
Issaquah, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,137,397
Population
38,977
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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