Marion, OH vs Northampton, MA
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
77.4
#248 nationally
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Northampton leads in median household income ($80,981 vs $44,879). Marion leads in cost of living index (83 vs 129). Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marion, OH | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#248) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 35,531 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $169,702 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $44,879 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+41.4 | D+41.9 |
C+
77.4 Score
Marion, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$169,702
Population
35,531
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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