Gladstone, MO vs Union City, NJ
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.
Gladstone
73.5
#721 nationally
Union City
67.3
#1446 nationally
Union City leads in walk score (94 vs 33). Gladstone leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 33.5 min). Gladstone leads in cost of living index (93 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gladstone, MO | Union City, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#721) | 67.3 (#1446) |
| Population | 27,329 | 64,462 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,624 | $576,915 |
| Median Household Income | $68,633 | $59,967 |
| Average Commute | 22.1 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 94 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.7 | D+28.1 |
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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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D+
67.3 Score
Union City, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,915
Population
64,462
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
94
Northeast
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