Elmhurst, IL 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.
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Elmhurst leads in crime level (1.6 vs 8.1). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $65,000). Marshalltown leads in cost of living index (84 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmhurst, IL | Marshalltown, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#734) | 84.1 (#8) |
| Population | 45,336 | 27,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $647,169 | $179,538 |
| Median Household Income | $143,492 | $65,000 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+15.6 |
C
73.4 Score
Elmhurst, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$647,169
Population
45,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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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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