Marion, IA vs Southfield, 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
Southfield
73.4
#746 nationally
Marion leads in crime level (3.4 vs 13.5). Marion leads in median household income ($81,519 vs $63,980). Marion leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marion, IA | Southfield, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#63) | 73.4 (#746) |
| Population | 42,213 | 75,687 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,229 | $258,011 |
| Median Household Income | $81,519 | $63,980 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | D+10.6 |
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
View Marion, IA →
C
73.4 Score
Southfield, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$258,011
Population
75,687
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
View Southfield, MI →
Try a different matchup
Swap Marion for: