Hesperia, 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.
Hesperia
58.8
#1952 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 14.2). Kannapolis leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 42.4 min). Kannapolis leads in walk score (22 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hesperia, CA | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.8 (#1952) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 100,633 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $466,275 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $67,698 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 42.4 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+7.7 |
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58.8 Score
Hesperia, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$466,275
Population
100,633
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
16
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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