Cookeville, TN vs Rochester, NH
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
Rochester
71
#1036 nationally
Rochester leads in crime level (2.1 vs 8.0). Rochester leads in median household income ($74,882 vs $48,094). Cookeville leads in walk score (35 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cookeville, TN | Rochester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1031) | 71 (#1036) |
| Population | 36,657 | 33,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,389 | $413,235 |
| Median Household Income | $48,094 | $74,882 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | D+12.1 |
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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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71 Score
Rochester, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,235
Population
33,519
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Northeast
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