Mason City, IA vs Moorhead, 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.

Mason City

84.3

#7 nationally

vs

Moorhead

73.5

#728 nationally

Mason City leads in crime level (6.1 vs 10.0). Mason City leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 17.7 min). Mason City leads in cost of living index (87 vs 101).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Mason City, IA Moorhead, MN
WhereAtHome Score 84.3 (#7) 73.5 (#728)
Population 26,906 45,202
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $160,581 $291,592
Median Household Income $60,786 $68,680
Average Commute 14.6 min 17.7 min
Walk Score 37 34
Crime Level 6.1 10.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 87 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+11.7 Even