Marshall, TX vs Muncie, IN
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
Muncie
76
#399 nationally
Marshall leads in crime level (9.4 vs 16.5). Muncie leads in walk score (38 vs 23). Marshall leads in median household income ($49,162 vs $40,309).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marshall, TX | Muncie, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#97) | 76 (#399) |
| Population | 24,118 | 65,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $166,238 | $157,737 |
| Median Household Income | $49,162 | $40,309 |
| Average Commute | 16.6 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 81 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+50.6 | R+15.8 |
B-
80 Score
Marshall, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$166,238
Population
24,118
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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C
76 Score
Muncie, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$157,737
Population
65,081
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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