Council Bluffs, IA vs Terrell, 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.
Council Bluffs
76.6
#329 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in crime level (8.4 vs 11.5). Council Bluffs leads in average commute (18.9 min vs 24.7 min). Council Bluffs leads in cost of living index (90 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Council Bluffs, IA | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.6 (#329) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 62,399 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $231,631 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $61,181 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 18.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.0 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Council Bluffs has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.6 Score
Council Bluffs, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$231,631
Population
62,399
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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