Powder Springs, GA vs Waxhaw, NC

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.

Powder Springs

65.8

#1609 nationally

vs

Waxhaw

65.9

#1604 nationally

Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.2). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $88,311). Powder Springs leads in cost of living index (103 vs 125).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Powder Springs, GA Waxhaw, NC
WhereAtHome Score 65.8 (#1609) 65.9 (#1604)
Population 18,950 23,073
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $367,149 $717,174
Median Household Income $88,311 $124,711
Average Commute 37.3 min 31.3 min
Walk Score N/A N/A
Crime Level 7.2 1.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 103 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+14.9 R+25.3