Durant, OK 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.
Durant
73.7
#684 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Durant leads in crime level (7.4 vs 13.0). Waterloo leads in median household income ($54,104 vs $44,593). Durant leads in average commute (15.4 min vs 16.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durant, OK | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#684) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 20,296 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $226,720 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $44,593 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 15.4 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.6 | D+1.2 |
Data coverage note: Durant is missing data for 1 metric that Waterloo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.7 Score
Durant, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,720
Population
20,296
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$44,593
Southwest
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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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