Decatur, AL 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.
Decatur
73.3
#754 nationally
Gladstone
73.5
#721 nationally
Gladstone leads in crime level (10.3 vs 16.6). Gladstone leads in walk score (33 vs 25). Gladstone leads in median household income ($68,633 vs $55,164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, AL | Gladstone, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#754) | 73.5 (#721) |
| Population | 58,321 | 27,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,492 | $272,624 |
| Median Household Income | $55,164 | $68,633 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.6 | R+5.7 |
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73.3 Score
Decatur, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$223,492
Population
58,321
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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73.5 Score
Gladstone, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$272,624
Population
27,329
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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