Cookeville, TN vs Peabody, MA
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.
Cookeville
71
#1031 nationally
Peabody
64.9
#1669 nationally
Peabody leads in median household income ($91,125 vs $48,094). Cookeville leads in cost of living index (94 vs 141). Cookeville leads in average commute (19 min vs 27.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cookeville, TN | Peabody, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1031) | 64.9 (#1669) |
| Population | 36,657 | 54,056 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,389 | $707,213 |
| Median Household Income | $48,094 | $91,125 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | D+20.3 |
C-
71 Score
Cookeville, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,389
Population
36,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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D
64.9 Score
Peabody, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$707,213
Population
54,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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