Liberty, MO vs Marion, IN
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.
Liberty
75.7
#426 nationally
Marion
85.1
#2 nationally
Liberty leads in median household income ($91,512 vs $42,366). Marion leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.6). Marion leads in walk score (40 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Liberty, MO | Marion, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#426) | 85.1 (#2) |
| Population | 30,794 | 28,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $330,388 | $140,425 |
| Median Household Income | $91,512 | $42,366 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.7 | R+41.8 |
C
75.7 Score
Liberty, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,388
Population
30,794
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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B
85.1 Score
Marion, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$140,425
Population
28,105
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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