Cullman, AL 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.
Cullman
74
#641 nationally
Gardner
76
#395 nationally
Gardner leads in crime level (3.8 vs 5.9). Gardner leads in median household income ($91,232 vs $59,982). Cullman leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 24 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cullman, AL | Gardner, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#641) | 76 (#395) |
| Population | 19,913 | 25,378 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,322 | $355,396 |
| Median Household Income | $59,982 | $91,232 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+80.5 | D+8.5 |
Data coverage note: Cullman is missing data for 1 metric that Gardner has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
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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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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