Marshalltown, IA vs Roseville, 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
Roseville
70.9
#1049 nationally
Marshalltown leads in crime level (8.1 vs 11.0). Roseville leads in median household income ($87,702 vs $65,000). Marshalltown leads in cost of living index (84 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marshalltown, IA | Roseville, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 84.1 (#8) | 70.9 (#1049) |
| Population | 27,574 | 35,451 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $179,538 | $383,912 |
| Median Household Income | $65,000 | $87,702 |
| Average Commute | 17.4 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.6 | D+43.3 |
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-
70.9 Score
Roseville, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,912
Population
35,451
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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