Waterloo, IA vs Wilmington, DE
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
Wilmington
69.2
#1246 nationally
Waterloo leads in crime level (13.0 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 37). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 22.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waterloo, IA | Wilmington, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.8 (#36) | 69.2 (#1246) |
| Population | 66,606 | 71,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $149,005 | $330,955 |
| Median Household Income | $54,104 | $54,731 |
| Average Commute | 16.5 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 13.0 | 30.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.2 | D+32.6 |
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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D+
69.2 Score
Wilmington, DE
Delaware community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$330,955
Population
71,675
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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