Benbrook, TX vs Council Bluffs, 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.
Benbrook
76.5
#340 nationally
Council Bluffs
76.6
#329 nationally
Benbrook leads in crime level (3.3 vs 11.5). Council Bluffs leads in walk score (37 vs 24). Benbrook leads in median household income ($80,971 vs $61,181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benbrook, TX | Council Bluffs, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#340) | 76.6 (#329) |
| Population | 24,336 | 62,399 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,457 | $231,631 |
| Median Household Income | $80,971 | $61,181 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 18.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+20.0 |
C
76.5 Score
Benbrook, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$319,457
Population
24,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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C
76.6 Score
Council Bluffs, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$231,631
Population
62,399
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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