Bedford, TX 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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Bedford leads in crime level (3.9 vs 8.1). Marshalltown leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 24.8 min). Marshalltown leads in cost of living index (84 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Marshalltown, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 84.1 (#8) |
| Population | 48,370 | 27,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $179,538 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $65,000 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+15.6 |
C
75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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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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