Clinton, MS 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.
Clinton
79.4
#122 nationally
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Clinton leads in crime level (1.9 vs 8.1). Marshalltown leads in walk score (43 vs 19). Marshalltown leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 25.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clinton, MS | Marshalltown, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#122) | 84.1 (#8) |
| Population | 26,698 | 27,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,559 | $179,538 |
| Median Household Income | $71,315 | $65,000 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+15.6 |
C+
79.4 Score
Clinton, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,559
Population
26,698
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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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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