Lansdale, PA 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.
Lansdale
68.1
#1348 nationally
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Lansdale leads in crime level (2.6 vs 8.1). Marshalltown leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 25.6 min). Lansdale leads in median household income ($84,985 vs $65,000).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lansdale, PA | Marshalltown, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1348) | 84.1 (#8) |
| Population | 18,978 | 27,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $508,157 | $179,538 |
| Median Household Income | $84,985 | $65,000 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.8 | R+15.6 |
Data coverage note: Lansdale is missing data for 1 metric that Marshalltown has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.1 Score
Lansdale, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$508,157
Population
18,978
Crime
Low
Median Income
$84,985
Northeast
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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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