| | Marshalltown, IA | Malcom, IA | United States |
| Overall | 73.8 | 79.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.1 | 93.1 | 100 |
| Health | 108.9 | 120.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 37.3 | 49.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $128,600 | $195,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,370.0% | 10,190.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 62.2 | 64.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 94.7 | 105.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Marshalltown 
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I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life.
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I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa. More
Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a More
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