Kannapolis, NC vs Zachary, LA
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
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 9.1). Zachary leads in median household income ($88,811 vs $66,487). Kannapolis leads in cost of living index (97 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kannapolis, NC | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#618) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 59,321 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,200 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $66,487 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Kannapolis has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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