Blaine, 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.
Blaine
75.2
#481 nationally
Mason City
84.3
#7 nationally
Blaine leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.1). Mason City leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 25 min). Blaine leads in median household income ($100,659 vs $60,786).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blaine, MN | Mason City, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#481) | 84.3 (#7) |
| Population | 73,774 | 26,906 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,572 | $160,581 |
| Median Household Income | $100,659 | $60,786 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 14.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+11.7 |
C
75.2 Score
Blaine, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,572
Population
73,774
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
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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