Gulfport, MS 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.
Gulfport
77.3
#255 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Kannapolis leads in median household income ($66,487 vs $43,499). Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.4). Gulfport leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 25.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gulfport, MS | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#255) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 72,823 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,733 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $43,499 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.9 | R+7.7 |
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77.3 Score
Gulfport, MS
Mississippi community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$205,733
Population
72,823
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
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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