Warren, MI 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.
Warren
78
#204 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 25.9 min). Warren leads in walk score (44 vs 37). Warren leads in median household income ($61,633 vs $54,104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Warren, MI | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78 (#204) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 136,655 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $202,927 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $61,633 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.7 | D+1.2 |
C+
78 Score
Warren, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$202,927
Population
136,655
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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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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