Marshall, TX vs Mason City, IA

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.

Marshall

80

#97 nationally

vs

Mason City

84.3

#7 nationally

Mason City leads in walk score (37 vs 23). Mason City leads in crime level (6.1 vs 9.4). Mason City leads in median household income ($60,786 vs $49,162).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Marshall, TX Mason City, IA
WhereAtHome Score 80 (#97) 84.3 (#7)
Population 24,118 26,906
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $166,238 $160,581
Median Household Income $49,162 $60,786
Average Commute 16.6 min 14.6 min
Walk Score 23 37
Crime Level 9.4 6.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 89 87
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+50.6 R+11.7