Cedar Rapids, IA vs El Reno, OK
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.
Cedar Rapids
81
#53 nationally
El Reno
80.4
#76 nationally
Cedar Rapids leads in median household income ($66,895 vs $49,988). El Reno leads in crime level (5.6 vs 7.2). Cedar Rapids leads in walk score (34 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Rapids, IA | El Reno, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81 (#53) | 80.4 (#76) |
| Population | 135,958 | 19,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,766 | $185,902 |
| Median Household Income | $66,895 | $49,988 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | R+40.4 |
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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B-
80.4 Score
El Reno, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$185,902
Population
19,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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