Athens, OH 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.
Athens
80.9
#58 nationally
Cedar Rapids
81
#53 nationally
Athens leads in crime level (2.6 vs 7.2). Athens leads in walk score (78 vs 34). Cedar Rapids leads in median household income ($66,895 vs $34,493).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, OH | Cedar Rapids, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.9 (#58) | 81 (#53) |
| Population | 24,673 | 135,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $250,164 | $214,766 |
| Median Household Income | $34,493 | $66,895 |
| Average Commute | 16.2 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | D+9.9 |
B-
80.9 Score
Athens, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$250,164
Population
24,673
Crime
Low
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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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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