Mason City, IA vs Mount Juliet, TN
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
Mount Juliet
66.6
#1523 nationally
Mason City leads in walk score (37 vs 13). Mason City leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 31.4 min). Mount Juliet leads in median household income ($108,066 vs $60,786).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mason City, IA | Mount Juliet, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 84.3 (#7) | 66.6 (#1523) |
| Population | 26,906 | 42,912 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,581 | $566,513 |
| Median Household Income | $60,786 | $108,066 |
| Average Commute | 14.6 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.7 | R+40.1 |
B
84.3 Score
Mason City, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$160,581
Population
26,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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D
66.6 Score
Mount Juliet, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$566,513
Population
42,912
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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