Kearney, 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.
Kearney
75.2
#486 nationally
Tulsa
74
#654 nationally
Kearney leads in crime level (8.3 vs 25.8). Kearney leads in average commute (14.5 min vs 18.6 min). Kearney leads in median household income ($66,843 vs $56,648).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kearney, NE | Tulsa, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#486) | 74 (#654) |
| Population | 34,362 | 411,894 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $321,501 | $220,759 |
| Median Household Income | $66,843 | $56,648 |
| Average Commute | 14.5 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 25.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.9 | R+55.8 |
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75.2 Score
Kearney, NE
Small Nebraska city with local appeal
Median Home
$321,501
Population
34,362
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
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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