Marshalltown, IA vs Moorhead, MN

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.

Marshalltown

84.1

#8 nationally

vs

Moorhead

73.5

#728 nationally

Marshalltown leads in walk score (43 vs 34). Marshalltown leads in crime level (8.1 vs 10.0). Marshalltown leads in cost of living index (84 vs 101).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Marshalltown, IA Moorhead, MN
WhereAtHome Score 84.1 (#8) 73.5 (#728)
Population 27,574 45,202
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $179,538 $291,592
Median Household Income $65,000 $68,680
Average Commute 17.4 min 17.7 min
Walk Score 43 34
Crime Level 8.1 10.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 84 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+15.6 Even