Kannapolis, NC vs Solon, OH
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
Solon
74.1
#640 nationally
Solon leads in crime level (1.5 vs 4.6). Solon leads in median household income ($128,470 vs $66,487). Kannapolis leads in walk score (22 vs 12).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kannapolis, NC | Solon, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#618) | 74.1 (#640) |
| Population | 59,321 | 23,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,200 | $470,327 |
| Median Household Income | $66,487 | $128,470 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+31.5 |
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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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74.1 Score
Solon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,327
Population
23,702
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Midwest
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