Chester, PA 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.
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Marshalltown leads in crime level (8.1 vs 22.8). Marshalltown leads in median household income ($65,000 vs $39,193). Chester leads in walk score (60 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chester, PA | Marshalltown, IA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,595 | 27,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $179,538 |
| Median Household Income | $39,193 | $65,000 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 22.8 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.7 | R+15.6 |
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Score
Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
33,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Median Income
$39,193
Northeast
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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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