Arlington, TX vs Marshalltown, IA
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.
Arlington
70.7
#1065 nationally
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Marshalltown leads in crime level (8.1 vs 13.2). Marshalltown leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 26.9 min). Marshalltown leads in cost of living index (84 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Marshalltown, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 84.1 (#8) |
| Population | 398,431 | 27,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $179,538 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $65,000 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+15.6 |
C-
70.7 Score
Arlington, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$312,255
Population
398,431
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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B
84.1 Score
Marshalltown, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$179,538
Population
27,574
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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