Johnston, IA vs North Tonawanda, NY
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
North Tonawanda
76.6
#336 nationally
Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 4.2). North Tonawanda leads in walk score (39 vs 21). Johnston leads in median household income ($98,324 vs $66,836).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnston, IA | North Tonawanda, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#397) | 76.6 (#336) |
| Population | 24,640 | 30,031 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,429 | $289,699 |
| Median Household Income | $98,324 | $66,836 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+14.9 |
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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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76.6 Score
North Tonawanda, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$289,699
Population
30,031
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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