Bradenton, FL 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.
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 12.3). Kannapolis leads in median household income ($66,487 vs $55,795). Kannapolis leads in cost of living index (97 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 57,076 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 22 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | R+7.7 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Kannapolis has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
Southeast
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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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