Austin, MN vs Marshalltown, 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.
Austin
83.9
#10 nationally
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Austin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 8.1). Marshalltown leads in walk score (43 vs 37). Marshalltown leads in cost of living index (84 vs 91).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, MN | Marshalltown, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.9 (#10) | 84.1 (#8) |
| Population | 26,171 | 27,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,110 | $179,538 |
| Median Household Income | $61,667 | $65,000 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | R+15.6 |
B
83.9 Score
Austin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,110
Population
26,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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B
84.1 Score
Marshalltown, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$179,538
Population
27,574
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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