Dubuque, IA vs Wichita Falls, 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.
Dubuque
76.8
#309 nationally
Wichita Falls
81.9
#34 nationally
Dubuque leads in walk score (40 vs 29). Wichita Falls leads in crime level (9.6 vs 11.0). Dubuque leads in median household income ($63,520 vs $55,584).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dubuque, IA | Wichita Falls, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#309) | 81.9 (#34) |
| Population | 58,877 | 102,691 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,952 | $176,679 |
| Median Household Income | $63,520 | $55,584 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 14.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 11.0 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.6 | R+44.0 |
C
76.8 Score
Dubuque, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$251,952
Population
58,877
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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B-
81.9 Score
Wichita Falls, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$176,679
Population
102,691
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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