North Augusta, SC 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.
North Augusta
81.1
#51 nationally
Waukee
77.3
#263 nationally
North Augusta leads in crime level (0.9 vs 3.9). Waukee leads in median household income ($106,846 vs $85,093). Waukee leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 22.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Augusta, SC | Waukee, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.1 (#51) | 77.3 (#263) |
| Population | 25,891 | 31,645 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $283,302 | $343,274 |
| Median Household Income | $85,093 | $106,846 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.9 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | R+4.8 |
Data coverage note: Waukee is missing data for 1 metric that North Augusta has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
B-
81.1 Score
North Augusta, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$283,302
Population
25,891
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
21
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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