Gainesville, FL vs Munster, IN
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
Munster
78.5
#175 nationally
Munster leads in crime level (1.4 vs 20.2). Munster leads in median household income ($101,851 vs $43,783). Gainesville leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | Munster, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 78.5 (#175) |
| Population | 145,812 | 23,614 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $358,851 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $101,851 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | D+5.6 |
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+
78.5 Score
Munster, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$358,851
Population
23,614
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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