Ankeny, IA vs Anna, TX
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.
Ankeny
77.6
#226 nationally
Anna
70.9
#1041 nationally
Ankeny leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 30.3 min). Ankeny leads in median household income ($101,151 vs $93,785). Ankeny leads in cost of living index (105 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ankeny, IA | Anna, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#226) | 70.9 (#1041) |
| Population | 74,458 | 27,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,196 | $345,078 |
| Median Household Income | $101,151 | $93,785 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Anna is missing data for 1 metric that Ankeny has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.6 Score
Ankeny, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$341,196
Population
74,458
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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C-
70.9 Score
Anna, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$345,078
Population
27,501
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$93,785
Southwest
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