Morrisville, NC 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.
Morrisville
74.7
#566 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Morrisville leads in crime level (2.7 vs 13.0). Morrisville leads in median household income ($114,075 vs $54,104). Waterloo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Morrisville, NC | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#566) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 31,703 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $478,096 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $114,075 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+1.2 |
C
74.7 Score
Morrisville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$478,096
Population
31,703
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
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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