Massillon, OH vs Waterloo, 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.

Massillon

77.5

#242 nationally

vs

Waterloo

81.8

#36 nationally

Massillon leads in crime level (8.7 vs 13.0). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 21.8 min). Massillon leads in walk score (40 vs 37).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Massillon, OH Waterloo, IA
WhereAtHome Score 77.5 (#242) 81.8 (#36)
Population 32,439 66,606
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $222,038 $149,005
Median Household Income $53,699 $54,104
Average Commute 21.8 min 16.5 min
Walk Score 40 37
Crime Level 8.7 13.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 87 88
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+21.9 D+1.2