Bettendorf, IA vs Garden City, MI
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.
Bettendorf
79.3
#131 nationally
Garden City
80.2
#88 nationally
Bettendorf leads in crime level (2.9 vs 7.7). Garden City leads in walk score (50 vs 29). Bettendorf leads in median household income ($100,570 vs $63,630).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bettendorf, IA | Garden City, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#131) | 80.2 (#88) |
| Population | 39,858 | 26,325 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,599 | $207,556 |
| Median Household Income | $100,570 | $63,630 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.9 | D+29.0 |
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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B-
80.2 Score
Garden City, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,556
Population
26,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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