Crystal, MN vs Cullman, AL
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.
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
Cullman
74
#641 nationally
Crystal leads in median household income ($86,288 vs $59,982). Cullman leads in crime level (5.9 vs 7.7). Cullman leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 24 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal, MN | Cullman, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#509) | 74 (#641) |
| Population | 21,906 | 19,913 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,618 | $264,322 |
| Median Household Income | $86,288 | $59,982 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+80.5 |
Data coverage note: Cullman is missing data for 1 metric that Crystal has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75 Score
Crystal, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,618
Population
21,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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74 Score
Cullman, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$264,322
Population
19,913
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$59,982
Southeast
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