Edwardsville, IL 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.
Edwardsville
78.8
#157 nationally
Gardner
76
#395 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 3.8). Edwardsville leads in walk score (31 vs 24). Gardner leads in cost of living index (101 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Gardner, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 76 (#395) |
| Population | 26,698 | 25,378 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $355,396 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $91,232 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+8.5 |
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78.8 Score
Edwardsville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,548
Population
26,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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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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