Boerne, TX vs Waterloo, 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.
Boerne
67.2
#1449 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Boerne leads in crime level (3.0 vs 13.0). Boerne leads in median household income ($82,982 vs $54,104). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 24 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boerne, TX | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1449) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 21,774 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $562,046 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $82,982 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.7 | D+1.2 |
Data coverage note: Boerne is missing data for 1 metric that Waterloo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Boerne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,046
Population
21,774
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,982
Southwest
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B-
81.8 Score
Waterloo, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$149,005
Population
66,606
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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