Ankeny, IA vs Webster Groves, MO
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
Webster Groves
77.4
#251 nationally
Webster Groves leads in walk score (49 vs 34). Webster Groves leads in crime level (3.3 vs 4.5). Ankeny leads in cost of living index (105 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ankeny, IA | Webster Groves, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#226) | 77.4 (#251) |
| Population | 74,458 | 23,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,196 | $447,504 |
| Median Household Income | $101,151 | $105,930 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+23.4 |
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+
77.4 Score
Webster Groves, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,504
Population
23,449
Crime
Low
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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