Franklin, TN 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.
Franklin
66.7
#1510 nationally
Marion
80.8
#63 nationally
Marion leads in cost of living index (94 vs 132). Marion leads in walk score (32 vs 23). Franklin leads in median household income ($106,592 vs $81,519).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin, TN | Marion, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1510) | 80.8 (#63) |
| Population | 88,558 | 42,213 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $917,023 | $281,229 |
| Median Household Income | $106,592 | $81,519 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.4 | D+9.9 |
D
66.7 Score
Franklin, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$917,023
Population
88,558
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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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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