Cedar Falls, IA vs Prichard, AL
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.
Cedar Falls
79.7
#107 nationally
Prichard
76.4
#355 nationally
Cedar Falls leads in crime level (4.3 vs 17.3). Cedar Falls leads in median household income ($71,011 vs $36,110). Cedar Falls leads in walk score (38 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Falls, IA | Prichard, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#107) | 76.4 (#355) |
| Population | 40,737 | 18,816 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,320 | $59,455 |
| Median Household Income | $71,011 | $36,110 |
| Average Commute | 15.3 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 17.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.2 | R+16.4 |
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79.7 Score
Cedar Falls, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,320
Population
40,737
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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76.4 Score
Prichard, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$59,455
Population
18,816
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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