Bettendorf, IA vs Garfield Heights, OH
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
Garfield Heights
80.4
#77 nationally
Bettendorf leads in crime level (2.9 vs 12.7). Bettendorf leads in median household income ($100,570 vs $49,864). Garfield Heights leads in walk score (44 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bettendorf, IA | Garfield Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#131) | 80.4 (#77) |
| Population | 39,858 | 28,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,599 | $138,742 |
| Median Household Income | $100,570 | $49,864 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 12.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.9 | D+31.5 |
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-
80.4 Score
Garfield Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,742
Population
28,900
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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