Bedford, TX vs Waterloo, 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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Bedford leads in crime level (3.9 vs 13.0). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 24.8 min). Bedford leads in median household income ($80,924 vs $54,104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 48,370 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+1.2 |
C
75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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B-
81.8 Score
Waterloo, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$149,005
Population
66,606
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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