Andover, MN vs Mason City, IA
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.
Andover
71.9
#941 nationally
Mason City
84.3
#7 nationally
Mason City leads in walk score (37 vs 12). Andover leads in median household income ($123,054 vs $60,786). Mason City leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Andover, MN | Mason City, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#941) | 84.3 (#7) |
| Population | 33,089 | 26,906 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,292 | $160,581 |
| Median Household Income | $123,054 | $60,786 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 14.6 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+11.7 |
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71.9 Score
Andover, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,292
Population
33,089
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
12
Midwest
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B
84.3 Score
Mason City, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$160,581
Population
26,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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