Mansfield, 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.
Mansfield
73.6
#706 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Mansfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 13.0). Mansfield leads in median household income ($112,465 vs $54,104). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mansfield, TX | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#706) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 78,542 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,157 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $112,465 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+1.2 |
C
73.6 Score
Mansfield, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$447,157
Population
78,542
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
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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