Grand Island, NE vs Tulsa, OK
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.
Grand Island
74.9
#530 nationally
Tulsa
74
#654 nationally
Grand Island leads in crime level (10.1 vs 25.8). Grand Island leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 18.6 min). Grand Island leads in median household income ($59,061 vs $56,648).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grand Island, NE | Tulsa, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#530) | 74 (#654) |
| Population | 52,622 | 411,894 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,595 | $220,759 |
| Median Household Income | $59,061 | $56,648 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 25.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.8 | R+55.8 |
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74.9 Score
Grand Island, NE
Nebraska community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$257,595
Population
52,622
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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74 Score
Tulsa, OK
Growing Oklahoma city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$220,759
Population
411,894
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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