Mason City, IA vs North Little Rock, AR
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
North Little Rock
74.8
#552 nationally
Mason City leads in crime level (6.1 vs 32.3). Mason City leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 20.4 min). Mason City leads in median household income ($60,786 vs $49,166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mason City, IA | North Little Rock, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 84.3 (#7) | 74.8 (#552) |
| Population | 26,906 | 64,531 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,581 | $168,934 |
| Median Household Income | $60,786 | $49,166 |
| Average Commute | 14.6 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 32.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.7 | D+22.1 |
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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C
74.8 Score
North Little Rock, AR
Arkansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$168,934
Population
64,531
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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