Centennial, CO vs Gardner, KS
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.
Centennial
69.5
#1193 nationally
Gardner
76
#395 nationally
Centennial leads in walk score (35 vs 24). Gardner leads in cost of living index (101 vs 145). Centennial leads in median household income ($124,617 vs $91,232).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Gardner, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1193) | 76 (#395) |
| Population | 106,883 | 25,378 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $641,069 | $355,396 |
| Median Household Income | $124,617 | $91,232 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+8.5 |
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69.5 Score
Centennial, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$641,069
Population
106,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
West
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C
76 Score
Gardner, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$355,396
Population
25,378
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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