Mount Juliet, TN vs Waukee, 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.
Mount Juliet
66.6
#1523 nationally
Waukee
77.3
#263 nationally
Waukee leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 31.4 min). Waukee leads in crime level (3.9 vs 4.4). Waukee leads in cost of living index (106 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Juliet, TN | Waukee, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1523) | 77.3 (#263) |
| Population | 42,912 | 31,645 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,513 | $343,274 |
| Median Household Income | $108,066 | $106,846 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | R+4.8 |
Data coverage note: Waukee is missing data for 1 metric that Mount Juliet has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.6 Score
Mount Juliet, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$566,513
Population
42,912
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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C+
77.3 Score
Waukee, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,274
Population
31,645
Crime
Low
Median Income
$106,846
Midwest
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