Carbondale, IL vs Muscatine, 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.
Carbondale
73.3
#752 nationally
Muscatine
81.4
#43 nationally
Muscatine leads in crime level (6.7 vs 27.5). Muscatine leads in median household income ($58,474 vs $27,360). Carbondale leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 17.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carbondale, IL | Muscatine, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#752) | 81.4 (#43) |
| Population | 21,592 | 23,341 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,285 | $196,852 |
| Median Household Income | $27,360 | $58,474 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 27.5 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | R+14.9 |
C
73.3 Score
Carbondale, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,285
Population
21,592
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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B-
81.4 Score
Muscatine, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$196,852
Population
23,341
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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