Mason City, IA vs Terrell, TX
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
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Mason City leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 24.7 min). Mason City leads in crime level (6.1 vs 8.4). Mason City leads in cost of living index (87 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mason City, IA | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 84.3 (#7) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 26,906 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,581 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $60,786 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 14.6 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.7 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Mason City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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