Muscatine, IA vs Ridgeland, MS
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.
Muscatine
81.4
#43 nationally
Ridgeland
74.4
#603 nationally
Muscatine leads in crime level (6.7 vs 8.8). Muscatine leads in walk score (38 vs 31). Muscatine leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 20.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Muscatine, IA | Ridgeland, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#43) | 74.4 (#603) |
| Population | 23,341 | 24,459 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $196,852 | $286,933 |
| Median Household Income | $58,474 | $66,171 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.9 | R+17.3 |
B-
81.4 Score
Muscatine, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$196,852
Population
23,341
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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C
74.4 Score
Ridgeland, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,933
Population
24,459
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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