Bozeman, MT vs Gainesville, FL
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.
Bozeman
65.6
#1621 nationally
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Bozeman leads in crime level (11.9 vs 20.2). Bozeman leads in median household income ($74,113 vs $43,783). Bozeman leads in walk score (47 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bozeman, MT | Gainesville, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1621) | 68 (#1355) |
| Population | 57,305 | 145,812 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $727,000 | $298,659 |
| Median Household Income | $74,113 | $43,783 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.2 | D+21.0 |
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65.6 Score
Bozeman, MT
Montana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$727,000
Population
57,305
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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D+
68 Score
Gainesville, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$298,659
Population
145,812
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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