Chaska, 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.
Chaska
72
#932 nationally
Mason City
84.3
#7 nationally
Chaska leads in crime level (2.3 vs 6.1). Mason City leads in walk score (37 vs 22). Mason City leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 24.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chaska, MN | Mason City, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#932) | 84.3 (#7) |
| Population | 29,034 | 26,906 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,346 | $160,581 |
| Median Household Income | $99,988 | $60,786 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 14.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.4 | R+11.7 |
C-
72 Score
Chaska, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$489,346
Population
29,034
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
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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