Iowa City, IA vs Longview, 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.
Iowa City
73.8
#673 nationally
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Iowa City leads in walk score (45 vs 28). Iowa City leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 20.4 min). Longview leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $54,879).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Iowa City, IA | Longview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#673) | 76.9 (#298) |
| Population | 75,678 | 83,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $305,824 | $234,128 |
| Median Household Income | $54,879 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.1 | R+42.3 |
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73.8 Score
Iowa City, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$305,824
Population
75,678
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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76.9 Score
Longview, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$234,128
Population
83,236
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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