Elmwood Park, NJ 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.
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in walk score (56 vs 22). Kannapolis leads in cost of living index (97 vs 136). Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 21,256 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+7.7 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Kannapolis has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62 Score
Elmwood Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$628,943
Population
21,256
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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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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