Griffin, GA 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.
Griffin
68.1
#1345 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 26.5). Kannapolis leads in median household income ($66,487 vs $42,047). Griffin leads in walk score (31 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Griffin, GA | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1345) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 24,044 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,323 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $42,047 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 26.5 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.7 | R+7.7 |
D+
68.1 Score
Griffin, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,323
Population
24,044
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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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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