Waterloo, IA vs Westerville, OH
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.
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Westerville
71.2
#1015 nationally
Westerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 13.0). Westerville leads in median household income ($103,617 vs $54,104). Waterloo leads in walk score (37 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waterloo, IA | Westerville, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.8 (#36) | 71.2 (#1015) |
| Population | 66,606 | 37,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $149,005 | $454,134 |
| Median Household Income | $54,104 | $103,617 |
| Average Commute | 16.5 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 13.0 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.2 | R+6.6 |
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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C-
71.2 Score
Westerville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,134
Population
37,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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