Celina, TX vs North Liberty, 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.
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
North Liberty
76.9
#300 nationally
North Liberty leads in crime level (1.9 vs 3.4). Celina leads in median household income ($142,643 vs $100,197). North Liberty leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | North Liberty, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1068) | 76.9 (#300) |
| Population | 43,317 | 21,345 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $314,763 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $100,197 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+38.1 |
C-
70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
Southwest
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C
76.9 Score
North Liberty, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$314,763
Population
21,345
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,197
Midwest
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