Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Centennial, CO
VS
Davenport, IA
🏆 Centennial leads 17 of 23 categories
Centennial
Colorado
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$124,617 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
45 ✓ Safer
Population
107,702 ✓ Larger
Davenport
Iowa
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,890
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
101,448
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Centennial, CO
Pros
Households earn $64,727 more per year on average
70% less violent crime than Davenport
More college-educated — 61.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (172.8 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (3.4%)
Milder winters — January highs near 45°F vs 31°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $586,500
Higher rents — median is $1,949/mo
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Davenport
Snowy winters — about 64" of snow per year
Davenport, IA
Pros
Homes cost $431k less ($155,100 vs $586,500)
Rent averages $1059/mo less ($890 vs $1,949)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Centennial
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.3)
Smaller class sizes — 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Centennial by $64,727/yr
Violent crime (581.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3540.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.0% vs 3.4%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Centennial
Median Income
$64,727
$124,617 vs $59,890/yr
Centennial
Violent Crime
70% lower
172.8 vs 581.4 per 100k
Centennial
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
3.4% vs 5.0% unemployment
Centennial
Summer Heat
3.4°F warmer
July avg high 87.3°F vs 83.9°F
Davenport
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 89.3 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Davenport
Median Home Value
$431k less
$155,100 vs $586,500
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Davenport, IA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 89.3 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $586,500⚠ High | $155,100 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,949⚠ High | $890 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $124,617 ✓ Higher | $59,890 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% ✓ Lower | 5.0%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.0 min | 18.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 21.2% ✓ Higher | 7.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 60 ✓ Safer | 159⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 45 ✓ Safer | 153⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 81 ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) ✓ Better | B (101) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 | 13.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 61.3% ✓ Higher | 28.5% |
| High School or Higher | 97.4% ✓ Higher | 92.0% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | Davenport Comm School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.6°F ✓ Warmer | 31.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F ✓ Warmer | 83.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.0" ✓ Drier | 38.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 64.0" | 36.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,702 ✓ Larger | 101,448 |
| Median Age | 41.6 ✓ Older | 37.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.3% ✓ Higher | 62.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% ✓ More | 21.4% |
| Over 65 | 17.9% ✓ More | 16.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Centennial's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Davenport's 89.3 (US average = 100).
Davenport is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Centennial leads 17 of 23 categories. Centennial wins 17 and Davenport wins 6. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Centennial to Davenport or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($586,500 vs $155,100 median home), income ($124,617 vs $59,890), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Centennial, CO and Davenport, IA are about 760 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.