Roseville, MN 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.
Roseville
70.9
#1049 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Roseville leads in median household income ($87,702 vs $54,104). Waterloo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 112). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 20.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Roseville, MN | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1049) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 35,451 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,912 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $87,702 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 11.0 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | D+1.2 |
C-
70.9 Score
Roseville, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,912
Population
35,451
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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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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