Springboro, OH 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.
Springboro
76.1
#386 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Springboro leads in crime level (1.3 vs 13.0). Springboro leads in median household income ($113,182 vs $54,104). Waterloo leads in walk score (37 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springboro, OH | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.1 (#386) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 19,475 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $436,137 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $113,182 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.5 | D+1.2 |
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76.1 Score
Springboro, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$436,137
Population
19,475
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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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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