Mason City, IA vs Romulus, MI
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
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Mason City leads in crime level (6.1 vs 24.1). Mason City leads in walk score (37 vs 16). Mason City leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mason City, IA | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 84.3 (#7) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 26,906 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,581 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $60,786 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 14.6 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 24.1 |
| 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 | D+29.0 |
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
74.2 Score
Romulus, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,880
Population
24,702
Crime
High
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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