Lubbock, 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.
Lubbock
77
#290 nationally
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Marshalltown leads in crime level (8.1 vs 22.5). Marshalltown leads in cost of living index (84 vs 96). Marshalltown leads in median household income ($65,000 vs $58,734).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lubbock, TX | Marshalltown, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#290) | 84.1 (#8) |
| Population | 266,878 | 27,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,191 | $179,538 |
| Median Household Income | $58,734 | $65,000 |
| Average Commute | 16.1 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 22.5 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.5 | R+15.6 |
C+
77 Score
Lubbock, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,191
Population
266,878
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
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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