Elgin, IL 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.

Elgin

72.8

#824 nationally

vs

Kannapolis

74.2

#618 nationally

Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 22). Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $66,487).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elgin, IL Kannapolis, NC
WhereAtHome Score 72.8 (#824) 74.2 (#618)
Population 113,310 59,321
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $343,260 $282,200
Median Household Income $85,998 $66,487
Average Commute 28.3 min 25.6 min
Walk Score 43 22
Crime Level 7.3 4.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 97
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 R+7.7