Ankeny, IA vs Zachary, LA
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
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Ankeny leads in crime level (4.5 vs 9.1). Ankeny leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 27.6 min). Ankeny leads in median household income ($101,151 vs $88,811).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ankeny, IA | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#226) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 74,458 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,196 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $101,151 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary 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
73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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