Midwest City, OK vs Rock Island, IL
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.
Midwest City
80.3
#84 nationally
Rock Island
81.7
#39 nationally
Midwest City leads in crime level (9.5 vs 14.9). Rock Island leads in walk score (44 vs 29). Rock Island leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 22.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midwest City, OK | Rock Island, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#84) | 81.7 (#39) |
| Population | 58,086 | 36,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $170,509 | $129,626 |
| Median Household Income | $56,811 | $55,732 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | D+9.6 |
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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B-
81.7 Score
Rock Island, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,626
Population
36,132
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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