Phoenixville, PA 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.
Phoenixville
67.8
#1383 nationally
Waukee
77.3
#263 nationally
Phoenixville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 3.9). Waukee leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 27 min). Waukee leads in median household income ($106,846 vs $91,593).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenixville, PA | Waukee, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1383) | 77.3 (#263) |
| Population | 19,871 | 31,645 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,576 | $343,274 |
| Median Household Income | $91,593 | $106,846 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.5 | R+4.8 |
D+
67.8 Score
Phoenixville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,576
Population
19,871
Crime
Low
Median Income
$91,593
Northeast
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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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