Marion, IA vs University City, MO
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
University City
78.3
#186 nationally
Marion leads in crime level (3.4 vs 8.2). University City leads in walk score (58 vs 32). Marion leads in cost of living index (94 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marion, IA | University City, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#63) | 78.3 (#186) |
| Population | 42,213 | 34,096 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,229 | $272,576 |
| Median Household Income | $81,519 | $71,888 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | D+23.4 |
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+
78.3 Score
University City, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$272,576
Population
34,096
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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