Brandon, MS 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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Cedar Rapids
81
#53 nationally
Cedar Rapids leads in walk score (34 vs 11). Brandon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 7.2). Cedar Rapids leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 25.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | Cedar Rapids, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 81 (#53) |
| Population | 25,719 | 135,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $214,766 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $66,895 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+9.9 |
C+
77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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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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