Jackson, 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.
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 8.1). Kannapolis leads in median household income ($66,487 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 25.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 143,709 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+7.7 |
B-
81.4 Score
Jackson, MS
Mid-size Mississippi city with community character
Median Home
$84,299
Population
143,709
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
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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