Marion, IA vs Paducah, KY

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

vs

Paducah

79.7

#110 nationally

Marion leads in crime level (3.4 vs 7.4). Marion leads in median household income ($81,519 vs $46,984). Paducah leads in walk score (38 vs 32).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Marion, IA Paducah, KY
WhereAtHome Score 80.8 (#63) 79.7 (#110)
Population 42,213 26,749
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $281,229 $190,460
Median Household Income $81,519 $46,984
Average Commute 19.2 min 16.4 min
Walk Score 32 38
Crime Level 3.4 7.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 94 88
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+9.9 R+34.9