Ankeny, IA vs Perrysburg, OH
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
Perrysburg
80.4
#79 nationally
Perrysburg leads in crime level (0.8 vs 4.5). Ankeny leads in walk score (34 vs 25). Perrysburg leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 21.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ankeny, IA | Perrysburg, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#226) | 80.4 (#79) |
| Population | 74,458 | 25,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,196 | $340,626 |
| Median Household Income | $101,151 | $98,419 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 19.9 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+10.2 |
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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B-
80.4 Score
Perrysburg, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$340,626
Population
25,236
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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