Knightdale, NC vs Roseville, MN
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
Roseville
70.9
#1049 nationally
Knightdale leads in crime level (5.3 vs 11.0). Roseville leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 26.2 min). Roseville leads in median household income ($87,702 vs $79,364).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Knightdale, NC | Roseville, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1217) | 70.9 (#1049) |
| Population | 20,275 | 35,451 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,252 | $383,912 |
| Median Household Income | $79,364 | $87,702 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+43.3 |
Data coverage note: Knightdale is missing data for 1 metric that Roseville 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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C-
70.9 Score
Roseville, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,912
Population
35,451
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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