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Two cities. One clear winner.
Search any two US cities. Compare 12 metrics side-by-side. Shareable results.
City A
City B
City A
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Wins
5/12
Median Home
$198k
Jobs
+2%
City B
McAllen
Texas
Wins
6/12
Median Home
$232k
Jobs
+3.8%
Home price
+17%
McAllen vs Cedar Rapids
Job growth
+1.8pp
McAllen vs Cedar Rapids
Schools
+0.2
McAllen vs Cedar Rapids
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Detailed comparison
Cedar Rapids McAllen
Costs
3–0Cedar Rapids
Win$198k
Median Home Price
$232k
McAllenCedar Rapids
Win$1,000/mo
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
McAllenCedar Rapids
Win80
Cost Index
83
McAllenQuality of Life
1–3Cedar Rapids
7.2/10
Schools
7.4/10 Win
McAllenCedar Rapids
7/10
Safety
7.2/10 Win
McAllenCedar Rapids
36
Walk Score
38 Win
McAllenCedar Rapids
Win48
Bike Score
42
McAllenCedar Rapids
20
Transit Score
20
McAllenOpportunity
0–2Cedar Rapids
2%
Job Growth
3.8% Win
McAllenCedar Rapids
7/10
Nabelly Score
7.1/10 Win
McAllenDemographics
1–1Cedar Rapids
136,484
Population
143,268 Win
McAllenCedar Rapids
Win73
Area (sq mi)
52
McAllenLifestyle radar
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The verdict
McAllen, TX wins 6 of 12 metrics.
Based on cost, quality of life, opportunity and demographics. Explore the full city profile for schools, neighborhoods, real estate and more.
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