Allen, TX vs Cedar Rapids, IA
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.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Cedar Rapids
81
#53 nationally
Allen leads in crime level (2.9 vs 7.2). Allen leads in median household income ($121,259 vs $66,895). Cedar Rapids leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Cedar Rapids, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 81 (#53) |
| Population | 111,620 | 135,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $214,766 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $66,895 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+9.9 |
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74.1 Score
Allen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$493,450
Population
111,620
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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B-
81 Score
Cedar Rapids, IA
Mid-size Iowa city with community character
Median Home
$214,766
Population
135,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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