Mason City, IA vs Southlake, TX
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.
Mason City
84.3
#7 nationally
Southlake
69.3
#1234 nationally
Southlake leads in crime level (0.9 vs 6.1). Southlake leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $60,786). Mason City leads in walk score (37 vs 15).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mason City, IA | Southlake, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 84.3 (#7) | 69.3 (#1234) |
| Population | 26,906 | 31,137 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,581 | $1,321,458 |
| Median Household Income | $60,786 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 14.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 0.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.7 | R+5.1 |
B
84.3 Score
Mason City, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$160,581
Population
26,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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D+
69.3 Score
Southlake, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,321,458
Population
31,137
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Southwest
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