Marshalltown, IA vs Richfield, MN
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
Richfield
74.4
#602 nationally
Richfield leads in walk score (58 vs 43). Marshalltown leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 23.4 min). Marshalltown leads in cost of living index (84 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marshalltown, IA | Richfield, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 84.1 (#8) | 74.4 (#602) |
| Population | 27,574 | 36,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $179,538 | $352,629 |
| Median Household Income | $65,000 | $80,712 |
| Average Commute | 17.4 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.6 | D+42.6 |
B
84.1 Score
Marshalltown, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$179,538
Population
27,574
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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C
74.4 Score
Richfield, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$352,629
Population
36,445
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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