Bettendorf, IA vs Texarkana, AR
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
Texarkana
75.3
#479 nationally
Bettendorf leads in crime level (2.9 vs 22.5). Bettendorf leads in median household income ($100,570 vs $45,233). Texarkana leads in cost of living index (89 vs 103).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bettendorf, IA | Texarkana, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#131) | 75.3 (#479) |
| Population | 39,858 | 29,223 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,599 | $165,785 |
| Median Household Income | $100,570 | $45,233 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 22.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.9 | R+51.1 |
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
75.3 Score
Texarkana, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$165,785
Population
29,223
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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