Gadsden, AL vs Oshkosh, WI
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.
Gadsden
77.2
#267 nationally
Oshkosh
76.8
#317 nationally
Oshkosh leads in crime level (6.4 vs 15.9). Oshkosh leads in walk score (43 vs 25). Oshkosh leads in median household income ($59,186 vs $39,696).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gadsden, AL | Oshkosh, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#267) | 76.8 (#317) |
| Population | 33,229 | 66,184 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,676 | $262,743 |
| Median Household Income | $39,696 | $59,186 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.7 | R+4.8 |
C+
77.2 Score
Gadsden, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,676
Population
33,229
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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C
76.8 Score
Oshkosh, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$262,743
Population
66,184
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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