Apple Valley, CA vs Kannapolis, 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.

Apple Valley

59.5

#1950 nationally

vs

Kannapolis

74.2

#618 nationally

Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 14.1). Kannapolis leads in walk score (22 vs 13). Kannapolis leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 39.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Apple Valley, CA Kannapolis, NC
WhereAtHome Score 59.5 (#1950) 74.2 (#618)
Population 75,036 59,321
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $435,609 $282,200
Median Household Income $62,898 $66,487
Average Commute 39.7 min 25.6 min
Walk Score 13 22
Crime Level 14.1 4.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 123 97
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 R+7.7