Knightdale, NC vs Parma, 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.
Knightdale
69.4
#1217 nationally
Parma
82.7
#22 nationally
Parma leads in crime level (3.3 vs 5.3). Parma leads in cost of living index (88 vs 109). Knightdale leads in median household income ($79,364 vs $65,848).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Knightdale, NC | Parma, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1217) | 82.7 (#22) |
| Population | 20,275 | 78,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,252 | $220,070 |
| Median Household Income | $79,364 | $65,848 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+31.5 |
Data coverage note: Knightdale is missing data for 1 metric that Parma has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.4 Score
Knightdale, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,252
Population
20,275
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$79,364
Southeast
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B-
82.7 Score
Parma, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$220,070
Population
78,951
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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