Faribault, MN vs Mason City, 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.

Faribault

72.4

#894 nationally

vs

Mason City

84.3

#7 nationally

Mason City leads in crime level (6.1 vs 8.4). Mason City leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 19.2 min). Mason City leads in walk score (37 vs 29).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Faribault, MN Mason City, IA
WhereAtHome Score 72.4 (#894) 84.3 (#7)
Population 24,642 26,906
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $307,876 $160,581
Median Household Income $58,881 $60,786
Average Commute 19.2 min 14.6 min
Walk Score 29 37
Crime Level 8.4 6.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 98 87
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.5 R+11.7