Marion, IA vs Morrisville, NC
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.
Marion
80.8
#63 nationally
Morrisville
74.7
#566 nationally
Morrisville leads in median household income ($114,075 vs $81,519). Marion leads in cost of living index (94 vs 121). Morrisville leads in crime level (2.7 vs 3.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marion, IA | Morrisville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#63) | 74.7 (#566) |
| Population | 42,213 | 31,703 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,229 | $478,096 |
| Median Household Income | $81,519 | $114,075 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | D+25.6 |
B-
80.8 Score
Marion, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,229
Population
42,213
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
View Marion, IA →
C
74.7 Score
Morrisville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$478,096
Population
31,703
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
View Morrisville, NC →