Florence, KY 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.
Florence
73.8
#672 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Florence leads in walk score (33 vs 22). Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.4). Florence leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 25.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, KY | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#672) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 32,917 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,152 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $67,352 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.2 | R+7.7 |
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73.8 Score
Florence, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,152
Population
32,917
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
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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