Is Tullamore cheaper than Kilcullen?

Yes. The median sale price in Tullamore over the last 12 months was €280,000, against €396,035 in Kilcullen (Property Price Register).

Is Tullamore or Kilcullen safer?

Kilcullen scores higher on safety — 62/100 vs 63/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Tullamore or Kilcullen?

Kilcullen has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.4% vs 5.2% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Tullamore vs Kilcullen: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Tullamore is the cheaper of the two — a median €280,000 against Kilcullen's €396,035 (41% lower). Kilcullen has the stronger safety score (63/100 vs 62/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Tullamore vs Kilcullen: common questions

Is Tullamore cheaper than Kilcullen?: Yes. The median sale price in Tullamore over the last 12 months was €280,000, against €396,035 in Kilcullen (Property Price Register).
Is Tullamore or Kilcullen safer?: Kilcullen scores higher on safety — 62/100 vs 63/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Tullamore or Kilcullen?: Kilcullen has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.4% vs 5.2% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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Methodology

Sale prices, premiums and days-to-sale are computed from the Property Price Register (rolling 12 months) matched to original listing prices. Safety scores derive from Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents; education and profile figures from CSO census small-area data. The Quality of Life composite averages six equally-weighted dimensions built from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets. Figures refresh daily; both areas are scoped to their Eircode routing key (R35 and R56).