Gardner, KS vs Wadsworth, OH
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
Wadsworth
76
#402 nationally
Wadsworth leads in walk score (31 vs 24). Gardner leads in median household income ($91,232 vs $72,325). Wadsworth leads in cost of living index (93 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardner, KS | Wadsworth, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#395) | 76 (#402) |
| Population | 25,378 | 24,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,396 | $323,429 |
| Median Household Income | $91,232 | $72,325 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | R+24.8 |
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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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76 Score
Wadsworth, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,429
Population
24,709
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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