Marshalltown, IA vs Omaha, NE

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.

Marshalltown

84.1

#8 nationally

vs

Omaha

74.7

#567 nationally

Marshalltown leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 20.4 min). Marshalltown leads in cost of living index (84 vs 91). Omaha leads in median household income ($65,562 vs $65,000).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Marshalltown, IA Omaha, NE
WhereAtHome Score 84.1 (#8) 74.7 (#567)
Population 27,574 492,374
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $179,538 $299,344
Median Household Income $65,000 $65,562
Average Commute 17.4 min 20.4 min
Walk Score 43 43
Crime Level 8.1 Moderate
School Rating N/A 7.4
Cost of Living Index 84 91
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+15.6 D+10.2