McAllen, TX vs North Liberty, 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.
McAllen
79.3
#134 nationally
North Liberty
76.9
#300 nationally
North Liberty leads in crime level (1.9 vs 4.1). North Liberty leads in median household income ($100,197 vs $56,326). McAllen leads in cost of living index (93 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McAllen, TX | North Liberty, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#134) | 76.9 (#300) |
| Population | 146,593 | 21,345 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $228,710 | $314,763 |
| Median Household Income | $56,326 | $100,197 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+38.1 |
Data coverage note: North Liberty is missing data for 1 metric that McAllen has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
79.3 Score
McAllen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$228,710
Population
146,593
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Southwest
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C
76.9 Score
North Liberty, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$314,763
Population
21,345
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,197
Midwest
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