Muscatine, IA vs Westminster, MD
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
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Muscatine leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 29.7 min). Muscatine leads in cost of living index (91 vs 115). Westminster leads in median household income ($71,286 vs $58,474).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Muscatine, IA | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#43) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 23,341 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $196,852 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $58,474 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.9 | R+25.0 |
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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D
66.3 Score
Westminster, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,642
Population
20,536
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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