Knightdale, NC vs Modesto, CA
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.
Knightdale
69.4
#1217 nationally
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Knightdale leads in crime level (5.3 vs 18.0). Knightdale leads in cost of living index (109 vs 130). Knightdale leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Knightdale, NC | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1217) | 64.2 (#1712) |
| Population | 20,275 | 218,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,252 | $447,153 |
| Median Household Income | $79,364 | $73,375 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 48 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+11.0 |
Data coverage note: Knightdale is missing data for 1 metric that Modesto has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.4 Score
Knightdale, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,252
Population
20,275
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$79,364
Southeast
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D
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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