Cedar Rapids, IA vs Deer Park, TX
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 Rapids
81
#53 nationally
Deer Park
80.3
#82 nationally
Deer Park leads in crime level (3.7 vs 7.2). Cedar Rapids leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 24.8 min). Deer Park leads in median household income ($89,219 vs $66,895).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Rapids, IA | Deer Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81 (#53) | 80.3 (#82) |
| Population | 135,958 | 33,176 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,766 | $281,493 |
| Median Household Income | $66,895 | $89,219 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | D+5.5 |
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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B-
80.3 Score
Deer Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,493
Population
33,176
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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