Cullman, AL vs Niles, IL
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
Niles
74.4
#599 nationally
Niles leads in crime level (1.5 vs 5.9). Cullman leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 28.2 min). Cullman leads in cost of living index (91 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cullman, AL | Niles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#641) | 74.4 (#599) |
| Population | 19,913 | 29,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,322 | $422,795 |
| Median Household Income | $59,982 | $75,783 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 65 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+80.5 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Cullman is missing data for 1 metric that Niles 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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74.4 Score
Niles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,795
Population
29,513
Crime
Low
Walk Score
65
Midwest
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