Waukee, IA vs Winchester, KY
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.
Waukee
77.3
#263 nationally
Winchester
75.2
#498 nationally
Waukee leads in median household income ($106,846 vs $50,982). Waukee leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 24.9 min). Winchester leads in cost of living index (89 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waukee, IA | Winchester, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#263) | 75.2 (#498) |
| Population | 31,645 | 19,254 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,274 | $254,877 |
| Median Household Income | $106,846 | $50,982 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.8 | R+35.3 |
Data coverage note: Waukee is missing data for 1 metric that Winchester has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C
75.2 Score
Winchester, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$254,877
Population
19,254
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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