Muscatine, IA vs Watertown, SD
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
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 17.1 min). Muscatine leads in crime level (6.7 vs 8.3). Muscatine leads in walk score (38 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Muscatine, IA | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#43) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 23,341 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $196,852 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $58,474 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.9 | R+40.8 |
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
74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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