Gadsden, AL vs Republic, MO
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
Republic
74.2
#623 nationally
Republic leads in crime level (3.5 vs 15.9). Republic leads in median household income ($63,102 vs $39,696). Gadsden leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 26 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gadsden, AL | Republic, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#267) | 74.2 (#623) |
| Population | 33,229 | 20,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,676 | $271,460 |
| Median Household Income | $39,696 | $63,102 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.7 | R+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Republic is missing data for 1 metric that Gadsden has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
74.2 Score
Republic, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,460
Population
20,144
Crime
Low
Median Income
$63,102
Midwest
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