Marion, IA vs West Chester, PA
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
West Chester
70.2
#1128 nationally
West Chester leads in walk score (74 vs 32). Marion leads in crime level (3.4 vs 5.9). Marion leads in cost of living index (94 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marion, IA | West Chester, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#63) | 70.2 (#1128) |
| Population | 42,213 | 19,658 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,229 | $669,054 |
| Median Household Income | $81,519 | $71,875 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | D+14.5 |
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-
70.2 Score
West Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$669,054
Population
19,658
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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