Clive, IA vs Rosemount, MN
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
Rosemount
74.7
#569 nationally
Rosemount leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.7). Clive leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 28.5 min). Clive leads in cost of living index (110 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clive, IA | Rosemount, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#753) | 74.7 (#569) |
| Population | 19,005 | 27,590 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,260 | $438,376 |
| Median Household Income | $124,908 | $127,252 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 20 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: Clive is missing data for 1 metric that Rosemount has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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74.7 Score
Rosemount, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,376
Population
27,590
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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