Brownwood, TX vs Gladstone, MO

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.

Brownwood

80.6

#69 nationally

vs

Gladstone

73.5

#721 nationally

Brownwood leads in average commute (13.2 min vs 22.1 min). Gladstone leads in median household income ($68,633 vs $45,412). Brownwood leads in cost of living index (87 vs 93).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brownwood, TX Gladstone, MO
WhereAtHome Score 80.6 (#69) 73.5 (#721)
Population 18,790 27,329
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $172,876 $272,624
Median Household Income $45,412 $68,633
Average Commute 13.2 min 22.1 min
Walk Score 32 33
Crime Level 9.9 10.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 87 93
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+73.9 R+5.7