Ames, IA vs Lynn Haven, FL
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.
Ames
76.2
#367 nationally
Lynn Haven
75.9
#408 nationally
Ames leads in walk score (42 vs 24). Ames leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 24.5 min). Lynn Haven leads in median household income ($81,378 vs $57,428).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ames, IA | Lynn Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#367) | 75.9 (#408) |
| Population | 65,686 | 20,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $306,337 | $325,506 |
| Median Household Income | $57,428 | $81,378 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+47.4 |
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76.2 Score
Ames, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$306,337
Population
65,686
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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75.9 Score
Lynn Haven, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,506
Population
20,501
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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