Alton, TX vs Cedar Rapids, 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.
Alton
68.8
#1277 nationally
Cedar Rapids
81
#53 nationally
Cedar Rapids leads in crime level (7.2 vs 22.9). Cedar Rapids leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 29.2 min). Cedar Rapids leads in median household income ($66,895 vs $44,317).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Cedar Rapids, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 81 (#53) |
| Population | 21,130 | 135,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $214,766 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $66,895 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 34 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+9.9 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Cedar Rapids has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.8 Score
Alton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$190,078
Population
21,130
Crime
High
Median Income
$44,317
Southwest
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B-
81 Score
Cedar Rapids, IA
Mid-size Iowa city with community character
Median Home
$214,766
Population
135,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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