Duncan, OK 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.
Duncan
81.5
#40 nationally
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Marshalltown leads in walk score (43 vs 27). Marshalltown leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 21 min). Marshalltown leads in crime level (8.1 vs 9.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duncan, OK | Marshalltown, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.5 (#40) | 84.1 (#8) |
| Population | 23,170 | 27,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,377 | $179,538 |
| Median Household Income | $55,162 | $65,000 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+63.7 | R+15.6 |
B-
81.5 Score
Duncan, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,377
Population
23,170
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
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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