Gainesville, FL vs Kalispell, MT
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
Kalispell
68
#1357 nationally
Kalispell leads in crime level (8.0 vs 20.2). Kalispell leads in median household income ($57,123 vs $43,783). Kalispell leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 18.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | Kalispell, MT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 68 (#1357) |
| Population | 145,812 | 29,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $565,555 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $57,123 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 14.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | R+33.8 |
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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D+
68 Score
Kalispell, MT
Small Montana city with local appeal
Median Home
$565,555
Population
29,886
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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