Irving, TX vs Marshalltown, 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.
Irving
73.1
#789 nationally
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Marshalltown leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 23.8 min). Marshalltown leads in cost of living index (84 vs 103). Irving leads in median household income ($76,686 vs $65,000).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irving, TX | Marshalltown, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#789) | 84.1 (#8) |
| Population | 254,373 | 27,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,364 | $179,538 |
| Median Household Income | $76,686 | $65,000 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+15.6 |
C
73.1 Score
Irving, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$343,364
Population
254,373
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Southwest
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B
84.1 Score
Marshalltown, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$179,538
Population
27,574
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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