Helena, AL vs Knightdale, 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.
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Knightdale
69.4
#1217 nationally
Helena leads in crime level (2.0 vs 5.3). Helena leads in median household income ($107,360 vs $79,364). Knightdale leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Helena, AL | Knightdale, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#582) | 69.4 (#1217) |
| Population | 22,117 | 20,275 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,018 | $370,252 |
| Median Household Income | $107,360 | $79,364 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+25.6 |
Data coverage note: Knightdale is missing data for 1 metric that Helena has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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D+
69.4 Score
Knightdale, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,252
Population
20,275
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$79,364
Southeast
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