Cedar Park, TX vs Des Moines, 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.
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Des Moines
80.8
#61 nationally
Cedar Park leads in median household income ($118,903 vs $60,509). Des Moines leads in walk score (45 vs 26). Des Moines leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Park, TX | Des Moines, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#669) | 80.8 (#61) |
| Population | 77,516 | 214,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,231 | $212,006 |
| Median Household Income | $118,903 | $60,509 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+10.9 |
C
73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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B-
80.8 Score
Des Moines, IA
Insurance capital with surprising vibrancy
Median Home
$212,006
Population
214,133
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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