Gaithersburg, MD vs Kannapolis, NC
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.
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 22). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $66,487). Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 69,563 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | R+7.7 |
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68.7 Score
Gaithersburg, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$522,428
Population
69,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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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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