Kannapolis, NC vs Roselle, NJ
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.
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Kannapolis leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 32.2 min). Kannapolis leads in cost of living index (97 vs 116). Kannapolis leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kannapolis, NC | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#618) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 59,321 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,200 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $66,487 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Kannapolis has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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