Cleveland, OH 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.
Cleveland
77.5
#240 nationally
Muscatine
81.4
#43 nationally
Muscatine leads in median household income ($58,474 vs $35,562). Cleveland leads in walk score (57 vs 38). Muscatine leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 24.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cleveland, OH | Muscatine, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#240) | 81.4 (#43) |
| Population | 367,991 | 23,341 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,759 | $196,852 |
| Median Household Income | $35,562 | $58,474 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 38 |
| Crime Level | High | 6.7 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | R+14.9 |
C+
77.5 Score
Cleveland, OH
Rust Belt renaissance on Lake Erie
Median Home
$116,759
Population
367,991
Crime
High
Schools
C-
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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