La Porte, TX 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.
La Porte
78.1
#196 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
La Porte leads in crime level (4.7 vs 13.0). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 25.6 min). La Porte leads in median household income ($79,193 vs $54,104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Porte, TX | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#196) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 36,991 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,347 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $79,193 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+1.2 |
C+
78.1 Score
La Porte, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$257,347
Population
36,991
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
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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