Gallatin, TN 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.
Gallatin
68.5
#1311 nationally
Mason City
84.3
#7 nationally
Mason City leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 26 min). Mason City leads in walk score (37 vs 24). Mason City leads in cost of living index (87 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gallatin, TN | Mason City, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1311) | 84.3 (#7) |
| Population | 50,355 | 26,906 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $438,486 | $160,581 |
| Median Household Income | $68,548 | $60,786 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 14.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+41.8 | R+11.7 |
D+
68.5 Score
Gallatin, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$438,486
Population
50,355
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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B
84.3 Score
Mason City, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$160,581
Population
26,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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