Ardmore, OK vs Dubuque, 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.
Ardmore
76.7
#321 nationally
Dubuque
76.8
#309 nationally
Dubuque leads in crime level (11.0 vs 31.3). Dubuque leads in median household income ($63,520 vs $49,408). Dubuque leads in walk score (40 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ardmore, OK | Dubuque, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#321) | 76.8 (#309) |
| Population | 24,847 | 58,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $155,963 | $251,952 |
| Median Household Income | $49,408 | $63,520 |
| Average Commute | 16.4 min | 14.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 31.3 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | R+8.6 |
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76.7 Score
Ardmore, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$155,963
Population
24,847
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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76.8 Score
Dubuque, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$251,952
Population
58,877
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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