Dubuque, IA vs Pine Bluff, AR
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.
Dubuque
76.8
#309 nationally
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
Dubuque leads in crime level (11.0 vs 43.3). Dubuque leads in median household income ($63,520 vs $39,411). Dubuque leads in walk score (40 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dubuque, IA | Pine Bluff, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#309) | 77.3 (#259) |
| Population | 58,877 | 39,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,952 | $73,267 |
| Median Household Income | $63,520 | $39,411 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 11.0 | 43.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.6 | D+20.1 |
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76.8 Score
Dubuque, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$251,952
Population
58,877
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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C+
77.3 Score
Pine Bluff, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$73,267
Population
39,123
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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