Kannapolis, NC vs West Springfield Town, MA
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
Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 11.4). West Springfield Town leads in walk score (35 vs 22). West Springfield Town leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 25.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kannapolis, NC | West Springfield Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,321 | 28,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,200 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $66,487 | $67,297 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+8.9 |
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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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West Springfield Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,424
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Median Income
$67,297
Northeast
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