Anna, TX vs Cedar Falls, IA
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.
Anna
70.9
#1041 nationally
Cedar Falls
79.7
#107 nationally
Cedar Falls leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 30.3 min). Anna leads in median household income ($93,785 vs $71,011). Cedar Falls leads in cost of living index (100 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anna, TX | Cedar Falls, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1041) | 79.7 (#107) |
| Population | 27,501 | 40,737 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,078 | $271,320 |
| Median Household Income | $93,785 | $71,011 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 15.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+1.2 |
Data coverage note: Anna is missing data for 1 metric that Cedar Falls has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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C+
79.7 Score
Cedar Falls, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,320
Population
40,737
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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