Jackson, MI 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.
Jackson
74.6
#574 nationally
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 29.1). Jackson leads in walk score (47 vs 22). Kannapolis leads in median household income ($66,487 vs $41,988).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MI | Kannapolis, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#574) | 74.2 (#618) |
| Population | 30,854 | 59,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,817 | $282,200 |
| Median Household Income | $41,988 | $66,487 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 29.1 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.3 | R+7.7 |
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74.6 Score
Jackson, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,817
Population
30,854
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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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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