Kannapolis, NC vs Portland, OR
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
Portland
67.1
#1464 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 22). Kannapolis leads in cost of living index (97 vs 128). Portland leads in median household income ($78,423 vs $66,487).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kannapolis, NC | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#618) | 67.1 (#1464) |
| Population | 59,321 | 635,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,200 | $534,270 |
| Median Household Income | $66,487 | $78,423 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+62.1 |
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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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D+
67.1 Score
Portland, OR
Keep Portland Weird
Median Home
$534,270
Population
635,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Pacific
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