Hudson, OH 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.
Hudson
75.6
#436 nationally
Muscatine
81.4
#43 nationally
Hudson leads in crime level (1.0 vs 6.7). Muscatine leads in walk score (38 vs 12). Hudson leads in median household income ($160,280 vs $58,474).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hudson, OH | Muscatine, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#436) | 81.4 (#43) |
| Population | 22,968 | 23,341 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $562,779 | $196,852 |
| Median Household Income | $160,280 | $58,474 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | R+14.9 |
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75.6 Score
Hudson, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,779
Population
22,968
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
12
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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