Gulfport, MS 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.
Gulfport
77.3
#255 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Gulfport leads in crime level (5.4 vs 13.0). Waterloo leads in walk score (37 vs 23). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 22.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gulfport, MS | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#255) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 72,823 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,733 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $43,499 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.9 | D+1.2 |
C+
77.3 Score
Gulfport, MS
Mississippi community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$205,733
Population
72,823
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
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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