Centennial, CO vs Cornelius, 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.
Centennial
69.5
#1193 nationally
Cornelius
71.7
#962 nationally
Cornelius leads in crime level (2.8 vs 4.7). Centennial leads in walk score (35 vs 26). Cornelius leads in cost of living index (122 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Cornelius, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1193) | 71.7 (#962) |
| Population | 106,883 | 33,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $641,069 | $528,679 |
| Median Household Income | $124,617 | $107,969 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.5 Score
Centennial, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$641,069
Population
106,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
West
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C-
71.7 Score
Cornelius, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$528,679
Population
33,139
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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