Fargo, ND 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.
Fargo
77.9
#209 nationally
Muscatine
81.4
#43 nationally
Fargo leads in walk score (46 vs 38). Fargo leads in median household income ($62,891 vs $58,474). Muscatine leads in cost of living index (91 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fargo, ND | Muscatine, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#209) | 81.4 (#43) |
| Population | 129,798 | 23,341 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,637 | $196,852 |
| Median Household Income | $62,891 | $58,474 |
| Average Commute | 16.8 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Low | 6.7 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.4 | R+14.9 |
C+
77.9 Score
Fargo, ND
Northern Plains energy
Median Home
$326,637
Population
129,798
Crime
Low
Schools
B
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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