Mason City, IA vs Owensboro, KY

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

Owensboro

78.6

#170 nationally

Mason City leads in crime level (6.1 vs 9.6). Mason City leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 17.5 min). Mason City leads in median household income ($60,786 vs $51,982).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Mason City, IA Owensboro, KY
WhereAtHome Score 84.3 (#7) 78.6 (#170)
Population 26,906 60,140
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $160,581 $214,982
Median Household Income $60,786 $51,982
Average Commute 14.6 min 17.5 min
Walk Score 37 36
Crime Level 6.1 9.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 87 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+11.7 R+31.9