Barberton, OH vs Liberal, 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.
Barberton
80.6
#68 nationally
Liberal
84.7
#4 nationally
Liberal leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 22.7 min). Liberal leads in crime level (7.0 vs 8.3). Liberal leads in median household income ($55,602 vs $49,289).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barberton, OH | Liberal, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.6 (#68) | 84.7 (#4) |
| Population | 24,563 | 18,999 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,581 | $147,432 |
| Median Household Income | $49,289 | $55,602 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | R+39.0 |
B-
80.6 Score
Barberton, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,581
Population
24,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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B
84.7 Score
Liberal, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,432
Population
18,999
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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