Lansing, MI 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.
Lansing
76.6
#331 nationally
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Marshalltown leads in crime level (8.1 vs 36.9). Marshalltown leads in median household income ($65,000 vs $50,747). Marshalltown leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 19.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lansing, MI | Marshalltown, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.6 (#331) | 84.1 (#8) |
| Population | 112,115 | 27,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $170,959 | $179,538 |
| Median Household Income | $50,747 | $65,000 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 36.9 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | R+15.6 |
C
76.6 Score
Lansing, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$170,959
Population
112,115
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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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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