Marion, IA vs Mount Pleasant, MI
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.
Marion
80.8
#63 nationally
Mount Pleasant
76.2
#373 nationally
Marion leads in crime level (3.4 vs 11.7). Marion leads in median household income ($81,519 vs $41,512). Mount Pleasant leads in walk score (54 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marion, IA | Mount Pleasant, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#63) | 76.2 (#373) |
| Population | 42,213 | 20,859 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,229 | $231,253 |
| Median Household Income | $81,519 | $41,512 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 14.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | R+7.5 |
B-
80.8 Score
Marion, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,229
Population
42,213
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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C
76.2 Score
Mount Pleasant, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$231,253
Population
20,859
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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