Faribault, MN vs Gallatin, TN
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.
Faribault
72.4
#894 nationally
Gallatin
68.5
#1311 nationally
Gallatin leads in crime level (5.7 vs 8.4). Faribault leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 26 min). Faribault leads in walk score (29 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Faribault, MN | Gallatin, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#894) | 68.5 (#1311) |
| Population | 24,642 | 50,355 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,876 | $438,486 |
| Median Household Income | $58,881 | $68,548 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | R+41.8 |
C-
72.4 Score
Faribault, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,876
Population
24,642
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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D+
68.5 Score
Gallatin, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$438,486
Population
50,355
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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