Folsom, CA vs Kannapolis, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $66,487). Kannapolis leads in cost of living index (97 vs 165). Folsom leads in walk score (31 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Folsom, CA | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1378) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 84,782 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,818 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $134,935 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | R+7.7 |
D+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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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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