Barberton, OH vs Bettendorf, 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.
Barberton
80.6
#68 nationally
Bettendorf
79.3
#131 nationally
Bettendorf leads in crime level (2.9 vs 8.3). Bettendorf leads in median household income ($100,570 vs $49,289). Barberton leads in walk score (42 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barberton, OH | Bettendorf, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.6 (#68) | 79.3 (#131) |
| Population | 24,563 | 39,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,581 | $340,599 |
| Median Household Income | $49,289 | $100,570 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | R+3.9 |
B-
80.6 Score
Barberton, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,581
Population
24,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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C+
79.3 Score
Bettendorf, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$340,599
Population
39,858
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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