Johnston, IA vs Morristown, NJ
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.
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
Morristown
67.6
#1403 nationally
Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 7.2). Morristown leads in walk score (67 vs 21). Johnston leads in cost of living index (110 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnston, IA | Morristown, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#397) | 67.6 (#1403) |
| Population | 24,640 | 20,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,429 | $920,121 |
| Median Household Income | $98,324 | $113,926 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+2.7 |
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76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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D+
67.6 Score
Morristown, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$920,121
Population
20,571
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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