Cullman, AL vs Downey, CA
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.
Cullman
74
#641 nationally
Downey
61.3
#1911 nationally
Cullman leads in crime level (5.9 vs 12.3). Cullman leads in cost of living index (91 vs 165). Cullman leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cullman, AL | Downey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#641) | 61.3 (#1911) |
| Population | 19,913 | 108,816 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,322 | $885,146 |
| Median Household Income | $59,982 | $84,236 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 61 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 12.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+80.5 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Cullman is missing data for 1 metric that Downey has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74 Score
Cullman, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$264,322
Population
19,913
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$59,982
Southeast
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D-
61.3 Score
Downey, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$885,146
Population
108,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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