Kannapolis, NC vs Layton, UT
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.
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Layton
71.7
#966 nationally
Layton leads in median household income ($93,453 vs $66,487). Layton leads in walk score (30 vs 22). Layton leads in crime level (3.6 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kannapolis, NC | Layton, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#618) | 71.7 (#966) |
| Population | 59,321 | 83,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,200 | $527,627 |
| Median Household Income | $66,487 | $93,453 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | R+24.9 |
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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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71.7 Score
Layton, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,627
Population
83,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
West
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