Gardner, KS vs Otsego, MN
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.
Gardner
76
#395 nationally
Otsego
69.5
#1199 nationally
Gardner leads in average commute (24 min vs 34 min). Otsego leads in median household income ($122,420 vs $91,232). Gardner leads in crime level (3.8 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardner, KS | Otsego, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#395) | 69.5 (#1199) |
| Population | 25,378 | 23,241 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,396 | $429,771 |
| Median Household Income | $91,232 | $122,420 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | R+29.4 |
Data coverage note: Otsego is missing data for 1 metric that Gardner has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
69.5 Score
Otsego, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$429,771
Population
23,241
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$122,420
Midwest
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