Midwest City, OK vs Watertown, SD
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
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 22.6 min). Watertown leads in walk score (36 vs 29). Watertown leads in crime level (8.3 vs 9.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midwest City, OK | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#84) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 58,086 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $170,509 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $56,811 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | R+40.8 |
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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C
74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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