Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Davenport, IA
VS
Garden Grove, CA
🏆 Davenport leads 13 of 23 categories
Davenport
Iowa
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,890
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
101,448
Garden Grove
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$86,139 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
73 ✓ Safer
Population
171,637 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Davenport, IA
Pros
Homes cost $548k less ($155,100 vs $702,600)
Rent averages $997/mo less ($890 vs $1,887)
26% cheaper overall cost of living than Garden Grove
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (5.0%)
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.3)
Cons
Median income trails Garden Grove by $26,249/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
Garden Grove, CA
Pros
52% less violent crime than Davenport
Households earn $26,249 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 69°F vs 31°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $702,600
Higher rents — median is $1,887/mo
Cost of living runs 26% higher than Davenport
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Davenport
Cost of Living
26% cheaper
COL index 89.3 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Davenport
Median Home Value
$548k less
$155,100 vs $702,600
Davenport
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
5.0% vs 5.8% unemployment
Garden Grove
Median Income
$26,249
$86,139 vs $59,890/yr
Garden Grove
Violent Crime
52% lower
276.6 vs 581.4 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Davenport, IA | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 89.3 ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $155,100 ✓ Lower | $702,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $890 ✓ Lower | $1,887⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,890 | $86,139 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.5 min ✓ Shorter | 29.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.7% | 8.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 159⚠ High | 77 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 73 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High | 84 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) ✓ Better | C+ (87) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.5% ✓ Higher | 23.5% |
| High School or Higher | 92.0% ✓ Higher | 75.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Davenport Comm School District | Garden Grove Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.0°F | 69.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.9°F ✓ Warmer | 82.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.8" | 12.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.1" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 101,448 | 171,637 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 39.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.2% ✓ Higher | 54.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% ✓ More | 21.2% |
| Over 65 | 16.2% ✓ More | 14.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Davenport's cost of living index is 89.3 vs Garden Grove's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Davenport is 26% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Davenport leads 13 of 23 categories. Davenport wins 13 and Garden Grove wins 10. 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 Davenport to Garden Grove or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($155,100 vs $702,600 median home), income ($59,890 vs $86,139), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Davenport, IA and Garden Grove, CA are about 1,582 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.