Bettendorf, IA vs Katy, TX
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.
Bettendorf
79.3
#131 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Bettendorf leads in crime level (2.9 vs 6.2). Bettendorf leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 29.4 min). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $100,570).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bettendorf, IA | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#131) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 39,858 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,599 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $100,570 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.9 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Bettendorf has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
79.3 Score
Bettendorf, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$340,599
Population
39,858
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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