Ankeny, IA vs North Tonawanda, NY
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
North Tonawanda
76.6
#336 nationally
Ankeny leads in median household income ($101,151 vs $66,836). North Tonawanda leads in walk score (39 vs 34). North Tonawanda leads in crime level (4.2 vs 4.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ankeny, IA | North Tonawanda, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#226) | 76.6 (#336) |
| Population | 74,458 | 30,031 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,196 | $289,699 |
| Median Household Income | $101,151 | $66,836 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+14.9 |
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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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76.6 Score
North Tonawanda, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$289,699
Population
30,031
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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