Benton, AR 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.

Benton

73.9

#655 nationally

vs

Marshalltown

84.1

#8 nationally

Marshalltown leads in walk score (43 vs 17). Marshalltown leads in crime level (8.1 vs 11.3). Marshalltown leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 22.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Benton, AR Marshalltown, IA
WhereAtHome Score 73.9 (#655) 84.1 (#8)
Population 37,558 27,574
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $241,204 $179,538
Median Household Income $66,868 $65,000
Average Commute 22.7 min 17.4 min
Walk Score 17 43
Crime Level 11.3 8.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 92 84
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+40.1 R+15.6