Clive, IA vs Grand Rapids, MI
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.
Clive
73.3
#753 nationally
Grand Rapids
73.4
#738 nationally
Clive leads in median household income ($124,908 vs $54,789). Grand Rapids leads in cost of living index (91 vs 110). Clive leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 21.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clive, IA | Grand Rapids, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#753) | 73.4 (#738) |
| Population | 19,005 | 201,013 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,260 | $311,699 |
| Median Household Income | $124,908 | $54,789 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 52 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+5.4 |
Data coverage note: Clive is missing data for 1 metric that Grand Rapids has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.3 Score
Clive, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
19,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$124,908
Midwest
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C
73.4 Score
Grand Rapids, MI
Beer City USA with West Michigan charm
Median Home
$311,699
Population
201,013
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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