Moore, OK vs Waterloo, 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.
Moore
81.1
#50 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Moore leads in crime level (5.2 vs 13.0). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 23.9 min). Moore leads in median household income ($73,285 vs $54,104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Moore, OK | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.1 (#50) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 63,470 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,786 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $73,285 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.9 | D+1.2 |
B-
81.1 Score
Moore, OK
Oklahoma community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$223,786
Population
63,470
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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B-
81.8 Score
Waterloo, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$149,005
Population
66,606
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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