Smyrna, TN 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.
Smyrna
67.9
#1374 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Waterloo leads in walk score (37 vs 20). Smyrna leads in crime level (7.6 vs 13.0). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 26.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Smyrna, TN | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1374) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 57,418 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $406,036 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $76,115 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+1.2 |
D+
67.9 Score
Smyrna, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$406,036
Population
57,418
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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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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