Derby, KS vs Grand Island, NE
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.
Derby
75.5
#447 nationally
Grand Island
74.9
#530 nationally
Derby leads in median household income ($79,581 vs $59,061). Grand Island leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 22.7 min). Grand Island leads in walk score (39 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Derby, KS | Grand Island, NE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#447) | 74.9 (#530) |
| Population | 26,233 | 52,622 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $289,330 | $257,595 |
| Median Household Income | $79,581 | $59,061 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.8 | R+37.8 |
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75.5 Score
Derby, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$289,330
Population
26,233
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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74.9 Score
Grand Island, NE
Nebraska community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$257,595
Population
52,622
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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