Corsicana, TX vs Marion, 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.
Corsicana
77.4
#245 nationally
Marion
80.8
#63 nationally
Marion leads in crime level (3.4 vs 12.8). Marion leads in median household income ($81,519 vs $49,353). Corsicana leads in cost of living index (87 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Corsicana, TX | Marion, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#245) | 80.8 (#63) |
| Population | 25,671 | 42,213 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $180,790 | $281,229 |
| Median Household Income | $49,353 | $81,519 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 12.8 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.8 | D+9.9 |
C+
77.4 Score
Corsicana, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$180,790
Population
25,671
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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B-
80.8 Score
Marion, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,229
Population
42,213
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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