Cedar Rapids, IA vs Keller, TX
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
Keller
71.9
#948 nationally
Keller leads in crime level (2.1 vs 7.2). Keller leads in median household income ($162,094 vs $66,895). Cedar Rapids leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Rapids, IA | Keller, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81 (#53) | 71.9 (#948) |
| Population | 135,958 | 46,316 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,766 | $654,648 |
| Median Household Income | $66,895 | $162,094 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | R+5.1 |
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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C-
71.9 Score
Keller, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,648
Population
46,316
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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