Clinton, IA vs Smyrna, TN
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.
Clinton
83.4
#14 nationally
Smyrna
67.9
#1374 nationally
Clinton leads in walk score (38 vs 20). Clinton leads in average commute (18 min vs 26.3 min). Smyrna leads in median household income ($76,115 vs $55,196).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clinton, IA | Smyrna, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.4 (#14) | 67.9 (#1374) |
| Population | 24,239 | 57,418 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $135,966 | $406,036 |
| Median Household Income | $55,196 | $76,115 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | R+21.8 |
B
83.4 Score
Clinton, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$135,966
Population
24,239
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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D+
67.9 Score
Smyrna, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$406,036
Population
57,418
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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