Bettendorf, IA vs Golden Valley, MN
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
Golden Valley
75.7
#424 nationally
Golden Valley leads in crime level (1.8 vs 2.9). Bettendorf leads in cost of living index (103 vs 121). Golden Valley leads in median household income ($110,026 vs $100,570).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bettendorf, IA | Golden Valley, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#131) | 75.7 (#424) |
| Population | 39,858 | 21,211 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,599 | $446,491 |
| Median Household Income | $100,570 | $110,026 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.9 | D+42.6 |
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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C
75.7 Score
Golden Valley, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$446,491
Population
21,211
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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