Brookhaven, GA vs Cedar Rapids, 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Cedar Rapids
81
#53 nationally
Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $66,895). Cedar Rapids leads in cost of living index (91 vs 144). Cedar Rapids leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Cedar Rapids, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 81 (#53) |
| Population | 57,945 | 135,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $214,766 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $66,895 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 34 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+9.9 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Cedar Rapids has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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B-
81 Score
Cedar Rapids, IA
Mid-size Iowa city with community character
Median Home
$214,766
Population
135,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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