Ankeny, IA vs Greenville, MS
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.
Ankeny
77.6
#226 nationally
Greenville
82.4
#27 nationally
Ankeny leads in median household income ($101,151 vs $35,148). Ankeny leads in crime level (4.5 vs 7.2). Greenville leads in cost of living index (83 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ankeny, IA | Greenville, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#226) | 82.4 (#27) |
| Population | 74,458 | 27,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,196 | $54,393 |
| Median Household Income | $101,151 | $35,148 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 18.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+35.0 |
C+
77.6 Score
Ankeny, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$341,196
Population
74,458
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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B-
82.4 Score
Greenville, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$54,393
Population
27,644
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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