Bethany, OK 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.
Bethany
83.4
#13 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Bethany leads in walk score (47 vs 22). Bethany leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 25.6 min). Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethany, OK | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.4 (#13) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 20,369 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,832 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $54,606 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | R+7.7 |
B
83.4 Score
Bethany, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$176,832
Population
20,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Southwest
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C
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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