Gainesville, FL vs Grandview, 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.
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Grandview
71.3
#993 nationally
Gainesville leads in walk score (37 vs 19). Gainesville leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 22.3 min). Grandview leads in cost of living index (89 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | Grandview, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 71.3 (#993) |
| Population | 145,812 | 25,436 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $223,478 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $51,048 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 18.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | D+19.3 |
D+
68 Score
Gainesville, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$298,659
Population
145,812
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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C-
71.3 Score
Grandview, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,478
Population
25,436
Crime
High
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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