Bethany, OK vs Council Bluffs, 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.
Bethany
83.4
#13 nationally
Council Bluffs
76.6
#329 nationally
Bethany leads in crime level (5.7 vs 11.5). Bethany leads in walk score (47 vs 37). Council Bluffs leads in median household income ($61,181 vs $54,606).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethany, OK | Council Bluffs, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.4 (#13) | 76.6 (#329) |
| Population | 20,369 | 62,399 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,832 | $231,631 |
| Median Household Income | $54,606 | $61,181 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 18.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | R+20.0 |
B
83.4 Score
Bethany, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$176,832
Population
20,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Southwest
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C
76.6 Score
Council Bluffs, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$231,631
Population
62,399
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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