Altoona, IA vs Mount Pleasant, MI
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.
Altoona
75.4
#455 nationally
Mount Pleasant
76.2
#373 nationally
Altoona leads in crime level (3.9 vs 11.7). Altoona leads in median household income ($89,100 vs $41,512). Mount Pleasant leads in average commute (14.4 min vs 23.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Altoona, IA | Mount Pleasant, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#455) | 76.2 (#373) |
| Population | 21,698 | 20,859 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $321,727 | $231,253 |
| Median Household Income | $89,100 | $41,512 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 14.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 54 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+7.5 |
Data coverage note: Altoona is missing data for 1 metric that Mount Pleasant has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.4 Score
Altoona, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$321,727
Population
21,698
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,100
Midwest
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76.2 Score
Mount Pleasant, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$231,253
Population
20,859
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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