Cornelius, NC vs Waterloo, 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.
Cornelius
71.7
#962 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Cornelius leads in crime level (2.8 vs 13.0). Cornelius leads in median household income ($107,969 vs $54,104). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 25.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cornelius, NC | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#962) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 33,139 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,679 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $107,969 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+1.2 |
C-
71.7 Score
Cornelius, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$528,679
Population
33,139
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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B-
81.8 Score
Waterloo, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$149,005
Population
66,606
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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