Mason City, IA vs Rosemount, 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
Rosemount
74.7
#569 nationally
Rosemount leads in crime level (1.6 vs 6.1). Rosemount leads in median household income ($127,252 vs $60,786). Mason City leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mason City, IA | Rosemount, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 84.3 (#7) | 74.7 (#569) |
| Population | 26,906 | 27,590 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,581 | $438,376 |
| Median Household Income | $60,786 | $127,252 |
| Average Commute | 14.6 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.7 | D+12.9 |
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
74.7 Score
Rosemount, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,376
Population
27,590
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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