Calhoun, GA 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.
Calhoun
70.6
#1084 nationally
Cedar Rapids
81
#53 nationally
Cedar Rapids leads in crime level (7.2 vs 9.3). Cedar Rapids leads in median household income ($66,895 vs $54,927). Cedar Rapids leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 20.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calhoun, GA | Cedar Rapids, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1084) | 81 (#53) |
| Population | 18,900 | 135,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,306 | $214,766 |
| Median Household Income | $54,927 | $66,895 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 34 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+63.4 | D+9.9 |
Data coverage note: Calhoun is missing data for 1 metric that Cedar Rapids has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.6 Score
Calhoun, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,306
Population
18,900
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$54,927
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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