Iowa City, IA vs Midwest City, OK
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
Midwest City
80.3
#84 nationally
Iowa City leads in walk score (45 vs 29). Iowa City leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 22.6 min). Midwest City leads in cost of living index (88 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Iowa City, IA | Midwest City, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#673) | 80.3 (#84) |
| Population | 75,678 | 58,086 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $305,824 | $170,509 |
| Median Household Income | $54,879 | $56,811 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.1 | R+1.7 |
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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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B-
80.3 Score
Midwest City, OK
Oklahoma community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$170,509
Population
58,086
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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