Fargo, ND vs Waterloo, 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.

Fargo

77.9

#209 nationally

vs

Waterloo

81.8

#36 nationally

Fargo leads in walk score (46 vs 37). Fargo leads in median household income ($62,891 vs $54,104). Waterloo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 94).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fargo, ND Waterloo, IA
WhereAtHome Score 77.9 (#209) 81.8 (#36)
Population 129,798 66,606
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $326,637 $149,005
Median Household Income $62,891 $54,104
Average Commute 16.8 min 16.5 min
Walk Score 46 37
Crime Level Low 13.0
School Rating 7.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 94 88
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+8.4 D+1.2