Altoona, IA vs Midwest City, OK
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.
Altoona
75.4
#455 nationally
Midwest City
80.3
#84 nationally
Altoona leads in crime level (3.9 vs 9.5). Altoona leads in median household income ($89,100 vs $56,811). Midwest City leads in cost of living index (88 vs 99).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Altoona, IA | Midwest City, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#455) | 80.3 (#84) |
| Population | 21,698 | 58,086 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $321,727 | $170,509 |
| Median Household Income | $89,100 | $56,811 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 29 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+1.7 |
Data coverage note: Altoona is missing data for 1 metric that Midwest City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.4 Score
Altoona, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$321,727
Population
21,698
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,100
Midwest
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B-
80.3 Score
Midwest City, OK
Oklahoma community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$170,509
Population
58,086
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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