Bettendorf, IA vs New Brighton, 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
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
New Brighton leads in walk score (35 vs 29). Bettendorf leads in median household income ($100,570 vs $84,707). New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 2.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bettendorf, IA | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#131) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 39,858 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,599 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $100,570 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.9 | D+43.3 |
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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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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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